Thich Quang Duc's Heart

[The Sum of Awe]

Even after re-cremation, the heart did not burn (at least, supposedly). Is this true? By the looks of it, it is, but then again I only read 3 sites that said so.

If it is true, what is the scientific explanation behind it?

 

[Skwim]

Thich Quang Duc's Heart
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The human heart is about the size of one's fist.

Assuming Thich Quang Duc was about the size of the guy holding the charred heart here---in other photos he appears to be of average size---it's clear the heart underwent considerable burning. Claims that it remained intact and did not burn are simply untrue.

 

[The Sum of Awe]

Thich Quang Duc's Heart
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​

The human heart is about the size of one's fist.

Assuming Thich Quang Duc was about the size of the guy holding the charred heart here---in other photos he appears to be of average size---it's clear the heart underwent considerable burning. Claims that it remained intact and did not burn are simply untrue.

But why did it not turn to ash (or did it?)