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Soldier's brain buried with body 85 years after his death

Soldier's brain buried with body 85 years after his death
BBC Scotland Wednesday 17 June 2026, 09:07 UTC 1 min read
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Donnie MacRae's brain was removed by German researchers after his death while he was a prisoner of war during World War Two.

Donnie MacRae's brain was removed by German researchers after his death while he was a prisoner of war during World War Two.
Donnie MacRae's (PERSON) German (ORG) World War Two (EVENT)
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