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Nov 2022
27m 18s

85: Spontaneous Human Combustion

The Why Files: Operation Podcast
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Here's the nightmare scenario. You stop by your elderly mother's house to check on her. You grab the doorknob. It's hot to the touch. You ring the bell and knock. No answer. You fish out your key and open the door. You call out but there's only silence. The air is warm. There's a sweet, smoky smell. But, nothing looks out of place. Finally, you go into the l ... Show More
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