Potatoes explode in the microwave. That alone is enough for you to pay them some extra attention. Kitchens across the country ...

2. Whole Raw Eggs "Whole raw eggs have been shown to explode when microwaved, potentially even exploding in your mouth once you've bitten into it," she says. Yikes! "This is not only dangerous ...

Even pierced eggs can explode when cooked in a microwave, they said. The researchers cited a 2001 review of the medical literature that found 13 cases of injuries, mostly burns, from microwaved eggs.

Microwaves are among the most convenient and valuable appliances in your kitchen, capable of cooking or reheating just about anything. But those who've tried to cook sausages in the microwave have ...

Paramedics treated the woman, aged in her 20s, at her Maryborough home just before 8pm on Thursday after an egg exploded in her microwave. She was taken in a stable condition to Maryborough Base ...

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.

Some foods can spark, explode or heat unevenly in the microwave, creating safety hazards. Processed meats and certain fresh items like carrots or grapes can pose health or fire risks when microwaved.