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Tag: kim peek

The Real Rain Man

September 18, 2013February 11, 2015 ericryangrantLeave a comment

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Kim Peek, the basis for Dustin Hoffman’s character in the film Rain Man, has memorized 9,600 books.

Posted in HistoryTagged facts, genius, kim peek, rain man
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