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EPISODE · Aug 2, 2014 · 4 MIN

Can humans spontaneously combust?

from Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists · host Dr Chris Smith

This week, we tackle the burning issue of spontaneous human combustion. Reported cases of people bursting into flames nowhere near a fire. Is there any scientific explanation for this? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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