The first 90 seconds of this video will probably bore you. Then your mind will be blown. Seriously -- you'll be straight up gobsmacked.
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Anderson Cooper discovered this talented treat when he held his own version of America's Got Talent on his talk show.
This painter showed up, promised Cooper and his co-judges (including Sharon Osbourne) a masterpiece in under two minutes. They were doubtful. Then they were proved wrong -- very wrong.
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Who knew "speed painting" was even a thing?
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