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Reporter Finds The Lost Brain Lead
- Steve Levy was assigned to find Einstein's brain and discovered a long-buried rumor in old newspapers.
- His search began with a microfilm article that mentioned Dr. Thomas Harvey, the pathologist who performed Einstein's autopsy.
First Glimpse Inside A Jar
- Steve Levy saw jars containing pieces of Einstein's brain in Harvey's office and felt stunned.
- The discovery triggered national attention and made Harvey the center of media frenzy.
Harvey Took The Brain Without Permission
- Dr. Thomas Harvey removed Einstein's brain during the autopsy without family permission and kept it.
- The family learned from the newspaper and confronted Harvey, who then promised to study it seriously.