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If you've ever started a fire in the microwave before, just know: you are not alone. The microwave, though it's been around for quite some time now, is still a mystery to many of us. It heats things in a fraction of the time, but sometimes it also makes things explode.
There are so many great things the microwave can do. It bakes a potato in minutes. It makes single serving cakes in coffee mugs for when you can't wait to make a real deal cake. It almost seems like it can do ANYTHING. But guys, the microwave just can't handle everything. There are some things you put in the microwave oven that make it go completely berserk. We've listed them for you below so you can start using your microwave with more confidence -- and fewer explosions.
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