59: Roman Candles Made of People

Oh my god, you guys, did you know people just burst into flame for no reason? And then burn all the way up in a crazy weird way that makes no logical sense? It's true! And its OUR NEW WORST FEAR! Today we discuss the insane stories behind some very strange cases of Spontaneous Human Combustion. Sarah tells the crazy stories, and Dr. Mysterface talks about Autobrewery Syndrome, the wick effect, and why being a crossfitter is a recipe for becoming a fireball! Let us know what you think! Email! [email protected] FYI: The best way to support the pod is by telling a friend to subscribe, you can use this link to make it cray easy: https://plnk.to/Zps Find us Online! If you like Zero Percent Scared, help us grow by spreading the word on Twitter (@ZeroScared), Facebook, or Instagram! Struggling with drug or alcohol addiction? We understand, it's ok to struggle. But please, ask for help. SAMHSA Drug and Alcohol addiction hotline Or call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) Show References: Excellent and fair overview of SHC Irish Coroner rules death is by Spontaneous Human Combustion Mary Reeser, the 'cinder lady' (which is kind of rude as far as nicknames go). Countess Di Bandi, human roman candle! How to shrink a human head (don't ask me, we like tangents) Auto-Brewery Syndrome Ketosis The Entrancing Flame by John Heymer. Fascinating book! Borderland Phenomenon by Louis Proud Text of the case from the Boston Medical and Surgical Journal, 1835