8 Signs You're Smarter Than Average

POPSUGAR Photography | Matthew Barnes
POPSUGAR Photography | Matthew Barnes

Sure, everyone thinks they're smarter than most — but believe it or not, there are actually proven signs that indicate whether you're more intelligent than the average person. Our friends at Business Insider have done the research and found eight things that smarter people have in common. Read on to see if you possess any of these traits.

What do smart people have in common?

Researchers have seen patterns in everything from choice of pet to height.

Check out the graphic below to see what other things they have in common. (Note that correlation does not imply causation, so buying a cat won't necessarily make you smarter!)