Humans have a knack for getting burned. Sip coffee that's a little too hot and you burn your tongue. Reaching the pinnacle of nervousness can cause heartburn. Remaining in the sun for too long without protection leaves you with sunburn. Play with fire and you know what happens. And that's saying nothing of rug burns that can occur when you... How about that weather? Most of the time, we have an explanation whenever fire causes injuries. But there have been fires that have baffled the most experienced investigators. For centuries, a phenomenon has kept rumors flying high as to its very origin. Finally, light is being shed on spontaneous human combustion (SHC).
Before getting started, let's answer this question: What exactly is SHC? By all accounts, it is the process by which humans allegedly burst into flames suddenly without having been in contact with any igniting source.…
