5 Questions
What was done to Einstein's body after his death?
It was cremated as per his request
Who removed Einstein's brain during his autopsy?
Pathologist Thomas Harvey
What did Thomas Harvey do with Einstein's brain?
He cut it into pieces and sent it to researchers
What was claimed about Einstein's brain by a Canadian university?
It had unusual folds on the left side
Why did Thomas Harvey keep Einstein's brain?
To learn the secrets of his genius
Study Notes
Einstein's Brain and Autopsy
- Einstein requested cremation of his body after death
- Pathologist Thomas Harvey removed Einstein's brain during autopsy to study his genius
- Harvey divided the brain into pieces and sent them to various scientists for research
- A Canadian university claimed that Einstein's brain had unusual folds on the left side
Learn about the unique features of Albert Einstein's brain, which was removed and studied after his death. Discover what scientists found out about his brain structure and its potential link to his genius.
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