The text is a transcript of an interview with a professor named Minh who is talking about his exceptional abilities as a child, particularly his ability to read at a very young age. He shares a story about how he could read individual words but not sentences at the age of 2.5 and how he once read "beef pho" as "cow dung". Minh attributes his knowledge to his curiosity and love for learning, which was encouraged by his family.
He also talks about how he learned to read by recognizing the image of words and how he would ask his parents to explain words he didn't understand. Minh mentions that he has a good memory and can recall a large amount of information, which he believes is due to his habit of reading and learning new things every day.
In addition, Minh shares some of his knowledge on various topics, including space, planets, and the universe. He also talks about how he learned to read and understand English and Vietnamese at a young age.
The transcript also includes some interactions with the audience and the host, where Minh answers questions and shares more about his exceptional abilities.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The speaker, Professor Minh, is a polyglot and has been reading since he was 2 and a half years old.
2. He learned to read by memorizing the images of words and their meanings.
3. He knows both English and Vietnamese.
4. As a child, he would often ask his parents questions about what he read.
5. He has a rich vocabulary and can read individual words, but not sentences.
6. He learned the alphabet at a young age and can read and write in both English and Vietnamese.
7. He has a curious nature and is always asking questions.
8. He has read books on various subjects, including space and the universe.
9. He is now in 1st grade and continues to read and learn new things every day.
10. His parents accompany him and help him understand what he reads.
11. He has a talent for remembering things quickly and for a long time.
12. He is encouraged to develop his memory and reading skills.
13. He is from a multicultural background, with family ties to Russia and Vietnam.
14. He has spent time in both Europe and Asia.
15. He is known as the "Know-It-All Professor Minh" and has appeared on TV.