Extraordinary World Records That Prove The Human Body And Mind Is Capable Of Anything

Drawing cities entirely from memory
This story proves that nothing has to hold you back. National Geographic has the story of Stephen Wiltshire, who was diagnosed with autism when he was just 3 years old, but these days is one of the most famous artists in the U.K. While he hasn't been recognized for any official records, you'll probably agree he must be eligible for one.Wiltshire's talent is that he can look at something for just a brief period of time, then draw it virtually perfectly from memory. His specialty is cityscapes. He once took a 20-minute helicopter ride over New York City and was able to recreate everything he saw on a 19-foot-long piece of paper. His drawings are accurate down to the number and placement of windows.Despite not saying his first word ("paper") until he was 5 and the fact that his teachers had no idea what to do with him while he was in school, his amazing memory has made him famous and successful. At 8 he was doing a drawing for the prime minister. He had his own book out by 13. These days he sometimes broadcasts his artistic marathons on webcams that often go viral. In 2006 he was awarded an MBE, something British people get when they're super awesome at stuff.If you want to own one of Wiltshire's amazing works of art, get in line. As of 2017 there was a 4- to 8-month waiting list.