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Iranian Toddler Named Youngest Genius in the World
Karen Habibi, a brilliant 3-year-old from Iran, has been officially recognized as the youngest genius in the world by Mensa, the internationally renowned high IQ society.
While many parents tend to exaggerate their children’s intelligence, that’s clearly not the case here. Karen can count to 200, name every country in the world, and fluently speak three languages — Persian, English, and German — all by the age of three. With an IQ of 168, Karen ranks among the top 1% of the most intelligent individuals on the planet.
His exceptional abilities began to show early. He started speaking at just 10 months old and by 18 months, he was forming complete sentences. At the age of two, he was not only reading but also identifying flags of all nations, reciting their names, and counting with ease.
Karen is also able to name all the planets in the solar system, as well as external and internal human body parts — an astonishing range of knowledge for a toddler.
His mother recalls noticing his passion for learning as early as 18 months, though at the time, it seemed completely natural to the family. It wasn’t until others pointed out the uniqueness of his abilities that they realized just how rare his talents were.
Today, Karen is officially a member of Mensa. Among its 22,000 members in the U.S. and U.K., only about 100 children under the age of 10 hold this distinction — making Karen’s achievement even more extraordinary.
With thanks to the management of Ghasedak Kindergarten, Dr. Shima Teymoori.
From an early age, Karen has shown a remarkable fascination with automotive mechanics. He doesn’t just play with toy cars — he disassembles them, studies their inner workings, and reassembles parts across different models with intuitive precision. Whether it’s swapping wheels, rearranging engines, or customizing entire vehicles, Karen approaches each task with the curiosity of an engineer and the focus of a seasoned tinkerer. His hands-on passion for understanding how things move and function is a clear sign of an analytical and inventive mind at work.
One of Karen’s most extraordinary abilities is his natural ambidexterity. Without any external training or encouragement, he instinctively began using both hands from an early age — often writing with one hand while drawing with the other, all at the same time. What makes this even more astonishing is the precision and creativity he maintains in both tasks, effortlessly producing detailed and expressive results. This rare dual-hand coordination is not only a testament to his brain’s advanced development but also reflects an innate balance of logic and imagination working in perfect harmony.
Karen finds pure joy in the delicate world of bubbles — not just chasing them, but mastering them. With the focus of an artist and the curiosity of a scientist, he creates complex bubble formations, effortlessly merging, moving, and reshaping them as if conducting a soft and floating symphony. To him, bubble play isn’t just a pastime — it’s a mesmerizing experiment in movement, light, and form. It’s in these magical moments of shimmering spheres that Karen’s wonder and imagination truly come alive.
Karen is a playful spirit bursting with energy, creativity, and charm. Whether he’s exploring a new game, trying a sport, or inventing his own way to play, his enthusiasm is contagious. What truly sets him apart is his natural social intelligence — he connects effortlessly with others, making friends wherever he goes. Fluent in English, German, and Persian, Karen bridges cultures with ease and lights up every room with his expressive personality and quick wit. For his peers, spending time with Karen isn’t just fun — it’s unforgettable.
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If you believe your child is more intelligent than average and you’re looking for a way to support and nurture their unique abilities, you’re not alone. Many parents of gifted children search for resources that truly understand and challenge their child’s mind. Mensa offers a pathway for identifying and developing exceptional talent. Through our programs and community, you can help your child grow, connect, and thrive. Discover how you can get started with Mensa today.
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