Whether they inspired a nation, made a groundbreaking discovery, or left their mark on this world in a more sinister way, these famous figures will certainly be in the history books for years to come. But could you recall them just by their pictures or actions alone? Find out in our tricky Historical Figures quiz!
The Fact
Just hours after Albert Einstein took his last breath, pathologist Dr. Thomas Harvey removed the brain and took it for intense examinations. A renowned genius, it was no surprise that Einstein’s brain was a point of some interest to scientists worldwide who wanted to study its makeup to find patterns that may explain his intellect. The brain was sliced into 240 cubes and kept for research for more than 20 years!