A combination picture shows the tomography examination of the mason Eduardo Leite in Rio de Janeiro August 17, 2012. Leite, survived on Wednesday after being pierced through his skull by a 2-metre rod while working. After five hours of surgery, his condition stabilised, according to the hospital board. [REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes]
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A combination picture shows the tomography examination of the mason Eduardo Leite in Rio de Janeiro August 17, 2012.

Leite, survived on Wednesday after being pierced through his skull by a 2-metre rod while working. After five hours of surgery, his condition stabilised, according to the hospital board. [REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes]

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    Phineas Gage of the 21st century!! Calling all psychologists!
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    It’s Phineas Gage all over again! *Sitcom audience goes “Aaaaaaw!”*
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    I’m interested too! This is an intense injury and it is amazing he survived, especially with how close the rod is to his...
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    it’s sad that this man was injured but PHINEAS GAGE V2.0 i can’t be the only one who’s curious to know how this man will...
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    If something like this ever happens to me. I sincerely hope it destroys part of my left brain…not my right. My precious...
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