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What was done to Einstein's body after his death?
What was done to Einstein's body after his death?
- It was cremated as per his request (correct)
- It was buried in a secret location
- It was donated to a medical school
- It was mummified and put on display
Who removed Einstein's brain during his autopsy?
Who removed Einstein's brain during his autopsy?
- A renowned neurosurgeon
- Einstein's personal doctor
- Pathologist Thomas Harvey (correct)
- A team of researchers
What did Thomas Harvey do with Einstein's brain?
What did Thomas Harvey do with Einstein's brain?
- He sent it to a museum for display
- He buried it in Einstein's grave
- He cut it into pieces and sent it to researchers (correct)
- He performed a private autopsy on it
What was claimed about Einstein's brain by a Canadian university?
What was claimed about Einstein's brain by a Canadian university?
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Why did Thomas Harvey keep Einstein's brain?
Why did Thomas Harvey keep Einstein's brain?
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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
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