
Hello, Bala! Have you ever heard of people going so far as to steal body parts from famous figures? Yep, not joking! History has recorded several instances where body parts of famous people were stolen for reasons that sometimes don’t even make sense. Here are 10 strange stories about famous body parts that were stolen. Get ready to be shocked!
1. Albert Einstein’s Brain

Who doesn't know Albert Einstein? But did you know that after his death, his brain was stolen? Dr. Thomas Harvey, the doctor who performed Einstein’s autopsy, secretly took his brain without the family's consent. Why? He wanted to “study” the genius’s brain to uncover the secret to his intelligence. The brain was lost for several decades before it was eventually returned to his family.
2. Galileo Galilei’s Finger

Galileo, the scientist once condemned for his heliocentric theory, had a creepy posthumous story. In 1737, over 100 years after his death, three of his fingers were stolen from his tomb by a fan. Oddly, these fingers were displayed as symbols of intellectual freedom. You can still see them today at a museum in Italy.
3. William Shakespeare’s Skull

Legend has it that William Shakespeare’s skull was stolen from his tomb in Stratford-upon-Avon in the 18th century. The thief? Allegedly a collector obsessed with the skull of famous figures. To this day, no one knows for sure whether Shakespeare's skull was really stolen. Mysterious, right?
4. Napoleon Bonaparte’s Tooth

Napoleon, the legendary French emperor, wasn’t immune to body part theft. After his death in exile on Saint Helena Island, many of his body parts went missing, including his teeth! His tooth was eventually found in England and sold at auction for a hefty price. Who would have thought that Napoleon's tooth could become a collector's item!
5. Frédéric Chopin’s Heart

The genius composer Frédéric Chopin made a strange request before his death: he wanted his heart sent back to Poland. This request was fulfilled, but the story took a bizarre turn when his heart went missing for several decades before being found in a church in Warsaw. The theft of Chopin’s heart caused quite a stir!
6. Geronimo’s Skull

Geronimo, the legendary Apache leader, allegedly had his skull stolen by a group of Yale students who later founded the Skull and Bones Society. They claimed to use his skull in secret rituals. Geronimo's family has fought to get his skull back, but to this day, its whereabouts remain unclear.
7. Saint Nicholas’s Hand

Yes, Santa Claus is on the list too! Saint Nicholas, the saint who inspired Santa Claus, also had a tragic fate. After his death, parts of his body were stolen and scattered across various locations in Europe. One of his hands is said to still be kept at the Basilica of Saint Nicholas in Italy.
8. George Washington’s Teeth

George Washington is famous for his false teeth, but did you know that after his death, some of his original teeth were stolen? Some even ended up on display in a museum before being returned to Mount Vernon, Washington's historic home. Who would have thought that a U.S. president's teeth could become a target for thieves?
9. Charlie Chaplin’s Finger Bones

After the legendary actor Charlie Chaplin passed away in 1977, his body was stolen from his grave in Switzerland by two men who planned to extort his family. They hoped to get a large ransom but were eventually caught, and Chaplin’s body was returned to a safer resting place.
10. Napoleon Bonaparte’s Penis

This one’s truly bizarre. Apparently, after Napoleon’s death, his genitalia was taken by a priest who was present at his autopsy. Over the years, Napoleon's penis changed hands and was even auctioned off in the United States! To this day, this part of Napoleon’s body remains a strange and inexplicable legend.
So, how about that? Any of these stories leave you speechless? These tales prove that humans can be really strange and obsessive, going so far as to steal body parts from famous people. Remember to stay sane! If you’ve got other creepy stories, feel free to share them in the comments!