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  "id": 16304057,
  "title": "This 5-yr-old has an IQ of 141, read 3,000 books",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/this-5-yr-old-has-an-iq-of-141-read-3-000-books",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-24T07:14:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/arjun-prajapati-this-5-year-old-with-vadodara-roots-started-reading-before-turning-2-has-an-iq-of-141-ranks-in-the-top-2-and-has-read-3000-books/articleshow/135164356.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Five-year-old Arjun Prajapati possesses an extraordinary intellect, with an IQ of 141, placing him in the top 0.3% of the population. His advanced cognitive abilities allow him to engage with complex topics such as infinity, black holes, and the origins of the universe. At just 18 months old, Arjun began reading independently and has since read over 3,000 books on various subjects, including mathematics, astronomy, genetics, and microbiology.\n\nArjun's exceptional abilities have earned him membership in Mensa International and Intertel, two organizations that recognize individuals with high IQ scores. He qualified for both societies at the age of four, ranking him among a select group of children with extraordinary cognitive abilities. However, Arjun's parents emphasize that they want him to pursue his interests freely, without allowing his academic achievements to overshadow his childhood.\n\nTo support Arjun's intellectual development, he is enrolled in gifted education coursework through Northwestern University, where he studies topics such as cellular biology and human physiology. He has also visited renowned institutions like Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Despite his academic pursuits, Arjun enjoys a range of activities, including football, basketball, swimming, yoga, painting, and playing the piano. He is also learning French and Spanish.\n\nArjun's parents, Dr. Vishal V. Prajapati, a physician and clinical researcher, and Mahitha, a lawyer, aim to foster his curiosity and provide him with diverse experiences. They hope to guide him towards a future career that combines medicine and scientific research, such as becoming a physician-scientist.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}