Meet the Blind “Batman”

Navigating the world without the help of vision poses a difficult challenge for anyone. The earlier in life the blindness occurs, the more likely individuals are to adapt strategies to cope with their new situation. Initially, even the most simple tasks prove to be challenging, but the blind’s brain is able to adapt to this new situation. Ultimately, most blind individuals find it more straightforward to complete daily chores and are able to navigate using a cane or a guide dog.
However, one blind fellow uses another, yet a very efficient navigation technique,  apart from his cane: Echolocation!

Derek Paravicini takes perfect pitch to a new level!

Perfect pitch is the auditory phenomenon to be able to identify or re-create any given musical note without having to listen to a reference note beforehand. This ability however is extremely rare, and only very few professional musicians possess perfect pitch. This ability is especially useful when learning to play a new musical piece or when composing. However, the fellow I am going to talk about today is capable of re-playing any novel piece after having listened to it once. If this was not enough, once heard, the same musical piece he will never forget anymore.

A Fellow With “Cool” Abilities

Running a full marathon above the Arctic Circle is a feat even trained athletes would have difficulties to achieve due to the extremely hostile environment. One guy however has managed to run the 26 miles and to make matters even more challenging wore nothing but shorts and sandals during the run. He even claims everyone is able to achieve just that! But how?