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1. This theoretical physicist and cosmologist, born in Oxford in 1942, may be the most noted genius of this era. Can you name this man, who is the author of "A Brief History of Time"?
2. Our next genius was born in Azerbaijan, then a part of the Soviet Union, in 1963. He was a chess prodigy and went on to become the youngest undisputed World Chess Champion. He's perhaps most known for playing against a computer, Deep Blue. Can you name this chess champ?
3. This St. Louis, Missouri native has been listed as having a particularly high IQ, though how high remains undetermined. She's gained exposure from a long-time column she writes for Sunday supplements such as "Parade."
4. Born in Adelaide in 1975, Terence Tao was solving math problems when he was just two years old! He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees by the time he was 16, and is now a professor in the math department at a major university in southern California. Can you name the university?
5. This Seattle native, son of a librarian, taught himself programming with his school chum, Bill. He went on to co-found one of history's most successful companies, Microsoft. He owns several major sports teams, including the Seattle Seahawks.
6. This genius is the epitome of the Renaissance Man. He was highly accomplished as a painter, architect, musician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, the list goes on. The Mona Lisa, the Last Supper, and the Vitruvian Man are considered his masterpieces. Can you name this Italian genius?
7. You don't hear about authentic geniuses in Hollywood much, but here is one actor who is considered extremely intelligent. He's most known for his roles in "The Onion Field," "Once Upon a Time in America," and a television show made as a vehicle for him, "Shark." Can you name him?
8. Every year, a non-profit organization awards what are colloquially referred to as "Genius Grants" to at least 20 Americans who are pursuing advancement in virtually any field. Recipients have ranged from architects and neurobiologists to musicians and sociologists. Can you name the organization that awards these Genius Grants?
9. Judit Polgar is our next genius. Born in Hungary in 1976, she became the very highest-rated woman in a specific field. Considering she beat Magnus Carlsen, Anatoly Karpov, and Garry Kasparov, can you name her field of success?
10. This next genius's name is virtually synonymous with brilliance. He's best known for developing the theory of relativity and having crazy hair. Can you name this German?
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