Contrary to popular opinion, human beings aren’t all that flammable. Human bodies require prolonged exposure to temperatures in excess of 1400 degrees Fahrenheit to combust, and even then, we only give off a modest 1000 Btu’s per pound of flesh. By way of comparison, wood gives off roughly 6000 Btu’s per pound. In short, we’re a poor excuse for a fuel source…

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