There have been many alleged cases of spontaneous human combustion in history — but such accounts tend to rouse suspicion even among the more open-minded of us. How is it possible, after all, for the ...

Bizarre cases through the years of humans spontaneously combusting and dying have led to questions and theories about these incidents. In the latest episode of TMZ’s "Strange and Suspicious," a panel ...

Modern scientists are still investigating what might be behind reports of alleged spontaneous human combustion, but by the end of the 18th century, reports of humans suddenly going up in flames were ...

It’s not uncommon for films and books in the horror, sci-fi, and mystery genres to feature characters spontaneously combusting. TV reality shows documenting strange mysteries sometimes feature ...

Did an Oklahoma man die of spontaneous combustion? Sheriff Ron Lockhart of Sequoyah County hasn't yet determined that the death of 65-year-old Danny Vanzandt was definitely a case of spontaneous ...

Oil-based wood stains and linseed oil can burn without any spark. — -- Summer is a popular time for home improvement projects, but officials are warning of a danger that many people may not be ...

Nanometer-sized bubbles containing the gases hydrogen and oxygen can apparently combust spontaneously, although nothing happens in larger bubbles. For the first time, researchers have demonstrated ...

A fire in a Saugus home that broke out while the family was vacation in South America is being blamed on spontaneous combustion. The Juniper Driver home was destroyed in the fire. The family that ...

Nearly anything can start a blaze, especially during peak wildfire season in San Luis Obispo County. Sparks thrown from a faulty catalytic converter. A vehicle dragging a chain on pavement. A hot car ...

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