Orlando Serrell

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Orlando Serrell (born 1968 or 1969) is an "acquired savant" or someone who exhibits savant skills.

Orlando Serrell did not possess any special skills until he was struck by the baseball on the left side of his head in August 17, 1979 when he was 10. Orlando fell to the ground and stayed there for a while. He then got up and continued to play baseball. He didn't get any medical treatment because he didn't tell his parents. However, his head continued to hurt for a long while. Eventually, the headache ended, but Orlando soon noticed he had the ability to perform calendrical calculations of amazing complexity. He can also recall the weather, where he was, and what he was doing for every day since the accident.