Larry E Arnold: SPONTANEOUS HUMAN COMBUSTION on the series "Exploring the Unknown" aired July 7th, 2000 on THE FOX FAMILY CHANNEL at 9:00- 10:00 pm EDT.  This is a brand new segment.
					A survivor of SHC should be featured!  An artifact retrieved by Larry Arnold from a classic SHC-scene and subjected to high-tech analyses by the brilliant scientist/researcher M. Sue Benford reveals dramatic conclusions that seem inexplicable had the artifact been in a 'normal' fire.  This program is the first time you can see these findings presented on television. This series -- strongly debunking in tone -- promises a "fair and reasoned" treatment of SHC, so the producer assures us.  Tune in and decide for yourself.  Is SHC possible, or not?  If the former, what can be the explanation to this burning mystery?  We welcome your comments and insights. UPDATE SINCE THE SHOW AIRED: M. Sue Bedford was notified by Larry Arnold about her non-appearance in the show.  Both Sue and a survivor of SHC got edited out!  Both Sue and Pete would have devastated the debunkers with their evidence (Debunker, Joe Nickell, resorts to name-calling moreso than ever!).  May be that's why they got "bumped"! Sue analyzed by microscopy, IR radiation, spectroscopy and C-14 an artifact Larry Arnold took from the Mott (victim of SHC) household.  That article will be available here soon!  Basically, the arifact's C-14 date is off by 700-800 years for one thing!  She also posits some quite imaginative -- and credible -- theorizing to explain the sweet aroma (carbonized sugars released) and other common traits of spon com. You can also listen to a two-hour interview Larry Arnold did for "Sightings" web radio last Friday (June 30th): http://broadcast.com/shows/endoftheline/00archives.html
				If you want to know more about spon-com, order the book "ABLAZE! The Mysterious Fires of Spontaneous Human Combustion" -- recently featured on the Art Bell show and raved about by Howard Stern.  You get a 20% discount + free shipping to the US/Canada/Mexico.  Videotapes about SHC can be ordered by email also. Email to: psinet@voicenet.com Larry E. Arnold, Director ParaScience International For more information go to the ABLAZE! homepage.
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