They found something strange inside a skull buried in Pompeii — a glossy, black chunk no one could explain. For years, it sat unidentified. But now, scientists have finally confirmed the impossible: it's a human brain turned to glass.

How could something so fragile survive a volcanic eruption? What does this reveal about the terrifying heat of Mount Vesuvius? And could there be more discoveries like this, still hidden in the ashes?

This isn’t just a bizarre scientific first — it’s a glimpse into a moment frozen in fire.

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