Neck Bones John Wilkes Booth
John Wilkes Booth, the assassin may be successful, but he is an escape artist largely ineffective. Only 12 days after the murder of President Abraham Lincoln, Booth was shot in the back of the neck and killed. His body was (finally) buried in an unmarked grave in Baltimore's Green. But her collarbone third, fourth, and fifth, however, have been removed during the autopsy so that researchers can access the bullet lodged there. For those who want to see Booth cervical vertebrae column, now on display at the National Museum of Health and Medicine in Washington, DC
John Wilkes Booth, the assassin may be successful, but he is an escape artist largely ineffective. Only 12 days after the murder of President Abraham Lincoln, Booth was shot in the back of the neck and killed. His body was (finally) buried in an unmarked grave in Baltimore's Green. But her collarbone third, fourth, and fifth, however, have been removed during the autopsy so that researchers can access the bullet lodged there. For those who want to see Booth cervical vertebrae column, now on display at the National Museum of Health and Medicine in Washington, DC
Einstein's brain.
before he died, a super-genius Albert Einstein is reputed to donate his body to science. Unfortunately, he never put a desire in writing. When he died in 1955, family and friends make plans to cremate him, but the pathologist who did the autopsy, Dr. Thomas Harvey, had a different idea. Instead, he chose to remove the mathematical genius of the human brain and then tell the family about it. Over the past 30 years has been Al ash stored in Wichita in two Mason jars. Of course, the Einstein family was not happy when they find out, but they finally let the brain was sliced into 240 parts and distributed to researchers for examination. Today, much of the brain was fixed in scientific institutions, with the majority located in Princeton Hospital. While Einstein's body was cremated, scattered at a secret location.Source
before he died, a super-genius Albert Einstein is reputed to donate his body to science. Unfortunately, he never put a desire in writing. When he died in 1955, family and friends make plans to cremate him, but the pathologist who did the autopsy, Dr. Thomas Harvey, had a different idea. Instead, he chose to remove the mathematical genius of the human brain and then tell the family about it. Over the past 30 years has been Al ash stored in Wichita in two Mason jars. Of course, the Einstein family was not happy when they find out, but they finally let the brain was sliced into 240 parts and distributed to researchers for examination. Today, much of the brain was fixed in scientific institutions, with the majority located in Princeton Hospital. While Einstein's body was cremated, scattered at a secret location.Source
Foot and sickles.
During the Battle of Gettysburg, Maj. Gen. Daniel Sickles was sitting on his horse when a cannon ball struck his right leg. Although reportedly deeply affected by the incident, he still smoked a cigar on the way to the medical tent, Sickles leg had to be amputated. Foot Sickle later donated to the National Museum of Health and Medicine in Washington, DC. Sickle buried in Arlington National Cemetery after his death in 1914.
During the Battle of Gettysburg, Maj. Gen. Daniel Sickles was sitting on his horse when a cannon ball struck his right leg. Although reportedly deeply affected by the incident, he still smoked a cigar on the way to the medical tent, Sickles leg had to be amputated. Foot Sickle later donated to the National Museum of Health and Medicine in Washington, DC. Sickle buried in Arlington National Cemetery after his death in 1914.
Arm "Stonewall" Jackson's.
Confederate general Thomas Jackson got his nickname as he sat astride on his horse "like a stone wall" while bullets whizzed around him during the Civil War. But the kind of courage (or recklessness) does not function properly.During the Battle of Chancellorsville, Jackson was accidentally shot in the arm by one of his own comrades. Then his arm had to be amputated, and after that, it was buried near the town of Virginia Ellwood. Just eight days later, Stonewall died from pneumonia. The rest of his body rest in peace in Lexington, Va.
Confederate general Thomas Jackson got his nickname as he sat astride on his horse "like a stone wall" while bullets whizzed around him during the Civil War. But the kind of courage (or recklessness) does not function properly.During the Battle of Chancellorsville, Jackson was accidentally shot in the arm by one of his own comrades. Then his arm had to be amputated, and after that, it was buried near the town of Virginia Ellwood. Just eight days later, Stonewall died from pneumonia. The rest of his body rest in peace in Lexington, Va.
Hand Saint Francis Xavier.
Francis Xavier was a saint by many fans. At the beginning of the 16th century, Spanish missionaries were sent to Asia by the king of Portugal to find Christian followers as possible. Apparently, the Result pretty good. Francis Xavier became very popular, and he died in 1552. Then his body was divided because fans demand. Today, half of his left hand in Cochin, India, while the other half is in Malacca, Malaysia. One of his hands was in Rome, and many other cities claim to his internal organs. The rest? Whisked away to Goa, India.
Francis Xavier was a saint by many fans. At the beginning of the 16th century, Spanish missionaries were sent to Asia by the king of Portugal to find Christian followers as possible. Apparently, the Result pretty good. Francis Xavier became very popular, and he died in 1552. Then his body was divided because fans demand. Today, half of his left hand in Cochin, India, while the other half is in Malacca, Malaysia. One of his hands was in Rome, and many other cities claim to his internal organs. The rest? Whisked away to Goa, India.
Finger Saint Catherine of Siena.
Never thought you'd cut? Saint Catherine was feeling. After she died in 1380 saint, her body into an object of worship. Pilgrims believe, touching the meat can miraculously cure diseases and bring them closer to God, so they flocked to visit him. Finally, the Catholic Church plans to bury Catherine to rest. Before he was buried, one of his fingers cut off (along with a few teeth and various parts of the body). Meanwhile, Pope Urban VI got the same idea and took his head. Currently, both the finger and his head displayed at the church of San Domenico in Siena, Italy. The rest of it is buried under the main altar in the Church of Santa Maria Sopra Minerva in Rome.
Never thought you'd cut? Saint Catherine was feeling. After she died in 1380 saint, her body into an object of worship. Pilgrims believe, touching the meat can miraculously cure diseases and bring them closer to God, so they flocked to visit him. Finally, the Catholic Church plans to bury Catherine to rest. Before he was buried, one of his fingers cut off (along with a few teeth and various parts of the body). Meanwhile, Pope Urban VI got the same idea and took his head. Currently, both the finger and his head displayed at the church of San Domenico in Siena, Italy. The rest of it is buried under the main altar in the Church of Santa Maria Sopra Minerva in Rome.
Penis Napoleon.
Exiled, Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte died on May 5, 1821. The next day, doctors performed an autopsy, which was reportedly witnessed by many people, including a priest named Ange Vignali. Although the whole body during the autopsy said, it seems the priest to bring home souvenirs. In 1916, the heirs of Napoleon Vignali sold a collection of artifacts, including what they claim as the emperor's penis. Although no one knows for sure if it was really Napoleon's penis, people have paid dearly for the penis. Currently, there are in the possession of American urologists.
Exiled, Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte died on May 5, 1821. The next day, doctors performed an autopsy, which was reportedly witnessed by many people, including a priest named Ange Vignali. Although the whole body during the autopsy said, it seems the priest to bring home souvenirs. In 1916, the heirs of Napoleon Vignali sold a collection of artifacts, including what they claim as the emperor's penis. Although no one knows for sure if it was really Napoleon's penis, people have paid dearly for the penis. Currently, there are in the possession of American urologists.
Head of Oliver Cromwell
Oliver Cromwell, the British throne, is not a wild man. Cromwell died in 1658, but two years later, re-elected as British monarchy, and his body was exhumed, tried, and hanged, then dumped in an unmarked grave. In addition, as a warning to would-be killers, his head placed on a pike in Westminster Hall, where it remained for 20 year.On head in 1814 was sold to a man named Josiah Henry Wilkinson. That's the fate of Cromwell's head until 1960, when his head finally buried in a chapel in Cambridge.
Oliver Cromwell, the British throne, is not a wild man. Cromwell died in 1658, but two years later, re-elected as British monarchy, and his body was exhumed, tried, and hanged, then dumped in an unmarked grave. In addition, as a warning to would-be killers, his head placed on a pike in Westminster Hall, where it remained for 20 year.On head in 1814 was sold to a man named Josiah Henry Wilkinson. That's the fate of Cromwell's head until 1960, when his head finally buried in a chapel in Cambridge.
Leg Sarah Bernhardt.
Ever get the role of "break a leg"? Be careful on what you want. In 1905, she injured a knee after the last scene of the play "La Tosca." Unfortunately, the injury never healed. In 1916, established and legs had to be amputated. After that, he continued to play, but to find a role that allowed him to remain seated.According to legend, PT Barnum's circus mastermind Bernhardt offers a powerful artificial leg, but he refused.
Ever get the role of "break a leg"? Be careful on what you want. In 1905, she injured a knee after the last scene of the play "La Tosca." Unfortunately, the injury never healed. In 1916, established and legs had to be amputated. After that, he continued to play, but to find a role that allowed him to remain seated.According to legend, PT Barnum's circus mastermind Bernhardt offers a powerful artificial leg, but he refused.
Heart of Thomas Hardy.
In his will, the English novelist Thomas Hardy of specifically requested to be buried with his beloved first wife. But his friends, did not think it was good enough for Hardy and lobbied for him to be buried in Poet's Corner in Westminster Abbey. Event of a dispute between the fans and the Hardy family, until they reach a compromise. Hardy Hearts moved and buried with his wife; ashes preserved in a bronze urn at the Abbey.There are also rumors that the liver Hardy struck a cat on the table, and should be replaced with a pig heart for this unjustified funeral.But the ceremony
