Understanding the Wick Effect: How Clothing Can Fuel a Human Body Fire
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praash
Sesame, salt, and substance. A flagship bake.
Summary
The wick effect is a phenomenon where a human body can be partially or totally destroyed by fire, with the victim's clothing acting like a candle wick by soaking up melted human fat. This theory suggests that the body can continue burning due to its own fats under specific conditions.
Key quotes
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The clothed human body acts like an 'inside-out' candle, with the fuel source (human fat) inside and the wick (the clothing of the victim) outside.
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