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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Is it just me or does he look a little creepy?
Well, he did think the sun was the center of the universe. That is a little creepy.
I think he kind of looks like the actor James Cromwell (Babe, L.A. Confidential, the Queen, W.)
I am afraid I thought he had a passing resemblance to Jimmy Savile.......However, what magic to do such reconstruction!
Isn't that Zefram Cochrane?
Any idea how he got the broken nose or the gaping scar(s)?