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The right thumb of the Italian astronomer and physicist Galileo Galilei is a historical relic currently preserved at the Museo Galileo in Florence, Italy. It was removed from his remains in 1737 when his body was transferred to a monumental tomb, alongside other fingers and a tooth. After being lost to private collectors for centuries, the thumb was rediscovered at an auction in 2009. The relic is displayed for public viewing alongside his other preserved digits.
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Galileo's Right Thumb ranks #628 of 723 in the Relic ranking, behind Body of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque (Paray-le-Monial), ahead of Relics of St. Menas (Abu Mena, Egypt).
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Galileo's Right Thumb scores 7.12/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Relic category.
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