Jim Henderson wrote:
> The interesting thing is that some London cab drivers underwent some sort 
> of intelligence testing, and it was discovered that the requirements 
> there to actually *know* how to get places (the test there includes a 
> mapping test - shortest route between points A and B - without a map IIRC 
> - that sort of thing) really help with other mental capabilities.  I 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Knowledge#The_Knowledge

And, probably not a conclusive piece of trivia given the diversity of 
contestants, but nevertheless relevant:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Housego

:)

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