We’re familiar with the talents that made these stars famous, but what lesser-known tricks are they hiding up their sleeves? From Justin Bieber’s mastery of the Rubik’s cube to Dr. Phil’s shocking dirt bike skills, let’s find out!
1. Justin Bieber, solving a Rubik’s cube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPVTHbJc-_o
In 2010, the Canadian singer-songwriter shocked fans with his Rubik’s cube skills during an interview overseas. A baffled audience watches as Justin solves the puzzle in just under 2 minutes.
2. Kendall Jenner, chirping like a bird
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nE9Ldb3__Zg
How dare people say the Kardashians have no talent!
3. Keira Knightley, “playing” her teeth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0N59GKAv4Y
The British actress says her unique talent was inspired by a schoolmate who earned airtime for his toothy rendition of “Raindrops Keep Falling on my Head.” After obsessively practicing on the playground, Keira, too, mastered the art of playing her teeth like an instrument.
4. Ariana Grande, crying like a baby
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sf0BycsiNB4
Pick your jaw up off the floor because we need to discuss this!
5. Neil Patrick Harris, performing magic tricks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmF5xmi_v6A
Watch the How I Met Your Mother star surprise Kristen Bell with a magic trick that’ll blow your mind. After swallowing the corner of a playing card, he miraculously reverses the damage with… his tongue? Still trying to figure this one out.
6. Margot Robbie, holding her breath for five minutes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZykTQtQOoE
In preparation for her role in Suicide Squad, Margot learned to hold her breath for five whole minutes! The actress tells Jimmy her secret is under-water meditation, the same technique used by freedivers.
7. Mike Tyson, pigeon racing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwTEl0pQyo8
Who would’ve thought! According to Animal Planet‘s website, the professional boxer threw his first punch when a neighborhood bully killed one of his pigeons.
“The first thing I ever loved in my life was a pigeon,” he said.” I don’t know why…I feel ridiculous trying to explain it. “Pigeons are a part of my life. It’s a constant with my sanity in a weird way; this is just what I do. If I’m lucky enough to die an old man, I’m going to have birds.”
8. Geena Davis, archery
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93jSVyXW5gc
A 1999 New York Times article said Geena was first attracted to the sport while watching the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Justin Huish, the 21-year-old Californian who won two gold medals, inspired the actress to pick up a bow and arrow for the first time at 41. Soon enough, she became the 13th best archer in the United States and finished 24th of 300 women trying out for the 2000 Olympics!
9. Dr. Phil, “ripping dirt bike wheelies”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fW_MimsoXo&t=3s
During an interview with James Corden, Dr. Phil reveals he’s a motocross pro!
10. Charlie Puth, perfect pitch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WN91iGVtw4U
Ok, we might be bending the rules a little for this one, but Charlie’s interview with iHeart Radio is an absolute must-see. From the clink of a glass cup to the squeak of a rubber duck, watch the singer identify the pitch of each sound with remarkable accuracy.
