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In today's video, we dive into the fascinating and mysterious topic of spontaneous human combustion. I look at the historical accounts, explore the science, and debunk the myths surrounding this eerie phenomenon. Was it ever real, or just a figment of our imagination? Tune in to discover the truth behind the legends and uncover the facts that science reveals.
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❗️DISCLAIMER
I'm very dyslexic, so I apologise for any mispronunciations that occur when I'm reading scripts for videos. Additionally, whilst flattered, I'm only a PhD student and not a professional educator. As such, I would advise against ever citing my videos or using them as an academic resource: please instead cite references for papers I list in the description box.
Resources:
Christensen AM. 2002. Experiments in the combustibility of the human body. J Forensic Sci. 47:466–70.Ford, Brian, J. 2012, Critical Focus column No 10: Solving the mystery of Spontaneous Human Combustion, The Microscope, 60 (2): 63-72.
Ensor J. 2016. Irish pensioner ‘died of spontaneous human combustion’. telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/ireland/8783929/Irish-pensioner-died-of-spontaneous-human-combustion.html.
Koljonen V, Kluger N. 2012. Spontaneous human combustion in the light of the 21st century. J Burn Care Res. 33(3):e101-7. doi: 10.1097/BCR.0b013e318239c5d7. PMID: 22269823.
Byard, R.W. 2016. The mythology of “spontaneous” human combustion. Forensic Sci Med Pathol 12, 350–352. doi-org.bham-ezproxy.idm.oclc.org/10.1007/s12024-016-9748-2
Gamble JG. Death by spontaneous combustion: Charles Dickens and the strange case of Mr. Krook. Pharos. 1999;62:11–5.
Gromb S, Lavigne X, Kerautret G, Grosleron-Gros N, Dabadie P. 2000. Spontaneous human combustion: a sometimes incomprehensible phenomenon. J Clin Forensic Med. 7:29–31.
#SpontaneousHumanCombustion #SHC #HistoryMysteries #DebunkingMyths #ScienceExplained #CinziaDuBois
Head to squarespace.com/ladyofthelibrary to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code ladyofthelibrary
In today's video, we dive into the fascinating and mysterious topic of spontaneous human combustion. I look at the historical accounts, explore the science, and debunk the myths surrounding this eerie phenomenon. Was it ever real, or just a figment of our imagination? Tune in to discover the truth behind the legends and uncover the facts that science reveals.
GET MORE FROM ME:
✨ Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/Cinzia
💌 Sign up for my newsletter: tinyurl.com/4j3rhdkm
🎥 Life Philosophy Channel: @SelfHelpShelf
🏺Academic Channel: youtube.com/@StudywithCinzia
📩 Episode Request form: tinyurl.com/2db5a7ar
🌍 My website/blog: ladyofthelibrary.com
SOCIALS:
📚 Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/6341226-c-dubois
WHO AM I?
Hey there, I’m Cinzia DuBois On this channel, I talk about dark and ancient history, literature and folklore.
❗️DISCLAIMER
I'm very dyslexic, so I apologise for any mispronunciations that occur when I'm reading scripts for videos. Additionally, whilst flattered, I'm only a PhD student and not a professional educator. As such, I would advise against ever citing my videos or using them as an academic resource: please instead cite references for papers I list in the description box.
Resources:
Christensen AM. 2002. Experiments in the combustibility of the human body. J Forensic Sci. 47:466–70.Ford, Brian, J. 2012, Critical Focus column No 10: Solving the mystery of Spontaneous Human Combustion, The Microscope, 60 (2): 63-72.
Ensor J. 2016. Irish pensioner ‘died of spontaneous human combustion’. telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/ireland/8783929/Irish-pensioner-died-of-spontaneous-human-combustion.html.
Koljonen V, Kluger N. 2012. Spontaneous human combustion in the light of the 21st century. J Burn Care Res. 33(3):e101-7. doi: 10.1097/BCR.0b013e318239c5d7. PMID: 22269823.
Byard, R.W. 2016. The mythology of “spontaneous” human combustion. Forensic Sci Med Pathol 12, 350–352. doi-org.bham-ezproxy.idm.oclc.org/10.1007/s12024-016-9748-2
Gamble JG. Death by spontaneous combustion: Charles Dickens and the strange case of Mr. Krook. Pharos. 1999;62:11–5.
Gromb S, Lavigne X, Kerautret G, Grosleron-Gros N, Dabadie P. 2000. Spontaneous human combustion: a sometimes incomprehensible phenomenon. J Clin Forensic Med. 7:29–31.
#SpontaneousHumanCombustion #SHC #HistoryMysteries #DebunkingMyths #ScienceExplained #CinziaDuBois
