There are some people who are simply born to be pioneers of intellect, whether it be in the fields of science, engineering, philosophy, or anything else which seeks to understand more about and advance the human experience.
However, too often in today's society genius is overlooked. So, I have gathered here 12+ people who deserve an A+ in all of the cleverness that you ought to know more about — and be sure to strap on your irony safety jacket.