If you're like most people you've never had the opportunity (if you want to look at it this way) to touch a human brain. You probably envision it as having a firm, rubbery type of texture, but in reality, the brain has a much softer texture that feels more like tofu or butter. When you add to that the numerous sharp edges and protuberances inside the skull, it's easy to see how the brain can be injured in events that might not seem particularly violent, like a low speed car crash.
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