IN the 1920s, German-born Thea Alba toured as “The Woman With Ten Brains”. Why? Because she could write all ten fingers simultaneously; write different languages at the same time (French, German, and English); and write with her hands and feet at the same time.
Ten brains – one for each digit.
Spotter: Futility Closet, Freakin’ Facts
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