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In a microwave, still waters run deep – and dangerous

Michael Bay's microwave
Tick-tock.

In case you’re wondering, yes, microwaves are magic and, yes, they are trying to kill you. Take that seemingly innocuous cup of water that you just heated for your afternoon tea. Shouldn’t that be bubbling by now? After all, you nuked it for an awfully long time.

Come to think of it, what do you really know about that microwave?

Can Water Explode in a Microwave?