How can you spot a smart person without even talking to? There are lots of common beliefs about intelligent people: they don’t give in to laziness, have a perfect memory, and they're highly adaptable. However, research shows that a high IQ is often associated with quite unexpected habits and peculiarities.

Let's say you’re about to build a team for a really ground-breaking project. Unfortunately, you don’t know much about people you’re choosing from. How do you know who is the sleeping genius that will help you win the day? Here are some guidelines to follow.

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