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    A famous astronomer had his middle finger severed posthumously and it is now on display in a museum encased in glass. Who was this scientist, who was the dude who decided to cut his finger off, and what museum would I be in admiring it?

    Question #52725. Asked by peasypod. (Nov 27 04 8:49 PM)


    gmackematix

    		That will be Galileo's middle finger, sitting in a glass case in a museum in Florence.

    [Nov 28 04 12:23 AM] gmackematix writes:

    At the Museo di Storia del Scienza, to be a bit more precise.

    Nov 28 04, 12:20 AM
    peasypod

    		Yes, and a very good exhibit I must say. One of the most memorable items I have seen there.

    Two thirds of a yay underway across the Atlantic gmack. Who was the dude who stripped him of his digit?

    Better get in quick before Baloo turns to page number.....

    Nov 28 04, 12:47 AM
    gmackematix

    		Gori indeed.
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    I wonder if Tycho Brahe's nose is still knocking about somewhere?

    Nov 28 04, 1:05 AM

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