Spontaneous Baby Combustion Mystifies Doctors

He's caught on fire four different times. The theory is this baby is emitting combustible gas from his pores.

Here's the link to the story:

http://www.kmbz.com/Doctors-Investigate-Indian-Baby-for-Spontaneous-Co/17128142

Even worse news? The family has been banned from the village since neighbors are afraid their houses will get burned down.

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Posted By: gdanea - Fri Aug 23, 2013
Category: Babies and Toddlers

Comments

Too much Fabulous 4.

Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 08/24/13 at 12:41 AM

Did anyone else think of the song BABY'S ON FIRE BY BRIAN ENO when reading this?
:coolsmile: :lol:

Posted by Tyrusguy on 08/24/13 at 10:24 AM

Poor little baby. I hope they find out why so he can be safe and happy.

Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 08/24/13 at 05:01 PM

Am I the only person wondering if the fire had a little help?

Posted by Harvey on 08/24/13 at 06:50 PM

Nope.

Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 08/25/13 at 12:53 AM

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