Do you still remember the episode from Apollo 13 when a group of NASA engineers had to solve a problem (how to insert a rectangular filter into a circular hole using only the materials that are onboard at the spaceship)? It is fascinating how our creativity works when we have a time pressure and an interesting challenge to face.
Look at this video done by the Brain Games crew at National Geographic Channel testing a group of engineers and a group of friends to solve a problem. Which one proves to be better in your opinion?