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Spontaneous Human Combustion again

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SamFIRT:
http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg21528786.500-big-burn-theory-why-humans-spontaneously-combust.html

Interesting article in the New Scientist on this subject.  8)

The author does not identify that SHC occurs. He does however identify an interesting alternative theory from the wick effect, regarding the production of acetone within body cells, to fuel a fire which could be ignited by traditional means, or a static spark.

firstforensic:
Really sad that a respectable journal prints such utter garbage!

nearlythere:
Bit like the Sunday Sport of science.

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