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One of the pieces of a 2,600-year-old brain after removal from the skull.

A human skull dated to about 2,684 years ago with an “exceptionally preserved” human brain still inside of it was recently discovered in a waterlogged U.K. pit, according to a new Journal of Archaeological Science study.

The brain is the oldest known intact human brain from Europe and Asia, according to the authors, who also believe it’s one of the best-preserved ancient brains in the world.

“The early Iron Age skull belonged to a man, probably in his thirties,” lead author Sonia O’Connor told Discovery News. “Cause of death is rarely possible to determine in archaeological remains, but in this case, damage to the neck vertebrae is consistent with a hanging.”

“The head was then carefully severed from the neck using a small blade, such as a knife,” added O’Connor, a post-doctoral research associate at the University of Bradford. “This was used to cut through the throat and between the vertebrae and has left a cluster of fine cut marks on the bone.”

Discovery News

 …a cluster of fine cut marks & good morning

I thought it was some kinda brownie…

um i initially thought this was some kind of delicious brownie

and after it being identified as a 2600 year old waterlogged brain i still think it looks like some kind of delicious brownie

THAT HAPPENED TO ME TOO. Then I felt sorta weird about it, but then I saw your comment and at least I’m not alone. I really want brownies now.