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For several centuries people have debated whether or not humans can simply burst into flames without any form of external ignition source. Even to this day there are a wide variety of theories that are debated among scientists for this strange phenomenon. While some believe this to be a supernatural occurrence, others believe that spontaneous human combustion can be explained away with simple science. What will you decide?
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