Intelligence & IQ

November 06, 2024

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Brendan Kelly Ph.D.

Professor Emeritus, University of Toronto

Can intelligence be measured in ways other than an IQ test? What does it mean to be considered “smarter” than Albert Einstein?

What High Achiever's Birthday are we Celebrating today?

What English war hero, born on this day in 1892, flew, along with his navigator, Arthur Whitten Brown, the first non-stop flight across the Atlantic Ocean? They traveled from St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada, to Clifden, Ireland in a modified Vickers Vimy bomber. During the 16-hour- and-12 minute flight, on June 15, 1919, they encountered numerous challenges, including dense fog, iced-wings, and strong winds.

Their remarkable achievement brought the two aviators international acclaim and paved the way for future long-distance flights, including Charles Lindbergh’s first solo transatlantic flight in 1927. The two Brits were awarded the Daily Mail prize of £10,000 in recognition of their historic achievement. Both men were knighted by King George V, becoming the first British pilots to receive this honor.

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