We’ve all had our curiousities about microwaves. Some reading now have probably even done some experiments of their own involving a microwave. Turns out that some scientists are getting paid to experiment themselves. Apparently they discovered that if you microwave your dirty sponges for a good two minutes you can kill all the germs and bacteria (what does that say about the normal stuff you put in a microwave?). The only problem is that they forgot to mention that you have to wet the sponge first or you might burn your house down.
The university issued the following advisory: “To guard against the risk of fire, people who wish to sterilize their sponges at home must ensure the sponge is completely wet. Two minutes of microwaving is sufficient for most sterilization. Sponges should also have no metallic content. Last, people should be careful when removing the sponge from the microwave as it will be hot.”
Also in the news: Ovens heat things up, but please don’t put paper plates in them.
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