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Re:Man's brain turned to glass by hot Vesuvius ash cloud by MadnessASAP on Monday March 03, 2025 @04:48AM (#43240098)
> The scientists believe the skull gave some protection to the brain.

I don't think we're on the same page about the word protection either.

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Re:Man's brain turned to glass by hot Vesuvius ash cloud by GTP on Monday March 03, 2025 @06:33AM (#43240729)
It did provide some protection, as it wasn't burned like the rest of the body. They're not saying that it provided perfect protection, only some protection.
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