Adding to the geography part of this thread... I had to learn the locations, names and capitals of all Canadian provinces and territories. Course that's 13 as opposed to 50... I can also always locate Israel - I can point out where it is even if it's not marked, which happens on small maps.
Julie
Mulder: Imagine if you could come back and take out five people who had caused you to suffer. Who would they be? Scully: I only get five? Mulder: I remembered your birthday this year, didn't I, Scully?
I can also always locate Israel - I can point out where it is even if it's not marked, which happens on small maps. 
