Is SHC possible?
Spontaneous human combustion (SHC) is the alleged burning of a person’s body without a readily apparent, identifiable external source of ignition.
The combustion may result in simple burns and blisters to the skin, smoking, or a complete incineration of the body. The latter is the form most often ‘recognized’ as SHC.
There is much speculation and controversy over SHC.
It is not a proven natural occurrence, but many theories have attempted to explain SHC’s existence and how it may occur.
The two most common explanations offered to account for apparent SHC are the non-spontaneous “wick effect” fire, and the rare discharge called static flash fires.
Although mathematically it can be shown that the human body contains enough energy stored in the form of fat and other tissues to consume it completely, in normal circumstances bodies will not sustain a flame on their own.
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February 3rd, 2008 at 3:40:05 PM
Q: What are the last words of a person who dies of spontaneous combustion?
A: Is is hot in here or is it just me?
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February 5th, 2008 at 12:27:56 AM
Barbara, too funny — my sore throat got a workout when I read that LOL
February 20th, 2008 at 7:33:38 AM
“Aren’t you glad you have one less worry to muddle your daily life?” - funny. I remember seeing a TV documentary about this but I am not convinced it’s real. Nice one Barbara!
March 9th, 2008 at 5:22:14 AM
Well I’m glad about that. I don’t have to worry about spontaneously combusting.
I’ve always been sceptical about these sort of claims, so its not something I’ve ever stressed out over.
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