Science: Einstein's brain was removed without permission after h…

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Did you know? Einstein's brain was removed without permission after his 1955 death by pathologist Thomas Harvey and kept in pieces. It turned out to be 15% wider than average in his parietal region — linked to mathematical thought. Slices circulated for decades in coffee jars for research.

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Einstein's brain was removed without permission after his 1955 death by pathologist Thomas Harvey and kept in pieces. It turned out to be 15% wider than average in his parietal region — linked to mathematical thought. Slices circulated for decades in coffee jars for research.

Einsteins brein werd na zijn dood in 1955 zonder toestemming verwijderd door patholoog Thomas Harvey en in stukken bewaard. Het bleek 15% breder dan gemiddeld in zijn pariëtale gebied — verbonden met wiskundig denken. Stukjes circuleerden decennia in koffieblikjes voor onderzoek.

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