Thursday, November 20, 2008

Body of Copernicus Found

Cool.

Researchers in Poland say they have solved a centuries-old mystery and identified the remains of astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus.

A comparison of DNA from a skeleton in Poland and strands of the astronomer’s hair found in a book in Sweden almost certainly confirm it is his skeleton.

Archaeologists found the skeleton in north-eastern Poland three years ago in a cathedral where Copernicus lived.

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Posted by Owen at 2211 hrs
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  1. Owen,

    Do you know how Copernicus died?

    Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on November 21, 2008 at 0926 hrs


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