Episode 275
Can humans spontaneously combust?
Tackling the burning issue of spontaneous human combustion. Is it scientifically possible?
Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists
August 2, 20144m 15s
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Show Notes
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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