Did you know you are never supposed to microwave water alone?!


Question: Did you know you are never supposed to microwave water alone?
You should never heat a cup on the microwave with JUST water alone. The water can burst up into your face and scald you. Some phenomenon known as superheating. For some reason it doesn't boil and so when you put something in it, it can burst up into your face. Always heat with something in the water (eg tea bag). Best to use a kettle!

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I have heated water occasionally in the microwave but never more than 2 minutes fortunately!

Have you ever done that?

Answers:

I haven't had the problem. Thanx for the info!



Ive cooked pasta in the microwave and you have to boil the water 7 minutes first..so not sure where this craziness came from!



i did not know that. i also put tinfoil in the microwave once. that didnt go well



i usually always boil water on the stove soo luckky me ! (: thanks for the tip though !!!! :D



never knew this before. thanks



i doubt thats true,i spit on that question




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