Zerah Colburn
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About
Child math prodigy who came to be known as the mental calculator and was able to multiply numbers such as 13 and 97 together in his head.
Before Fame
His parents thought he was mentally retarded until he turned seven.
Trivia
His abilities cut out on him when he became an adult.
Family Life
His abilities were exploited by his father in order to make money. He had a nephew named Zerah Colburn.
Associated With
He was offered a full ride to Dartmouth College, where Earl Blaik attended.
