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The Glass Brain: Vitrification Unveiled
This chapter explores the rare phenomenon of vitrification, focusing on a remarkable case of a brain turned to glass due to the intense heat from the Mount Vesuvius eruption. The discussion includes the scientific processes behind vitrification, its implications for preservation, and how unique conditions contributed to this extraordinary transformation. Listeners are invited to consider the broader ramifications of this event on our understanding of organic material preservation.
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