Craig Benzine from theMental Floss YouTube channeltakes a look at the classic myth in this video.

See that layer of mesh on the glass?

That keeps the microwaves from escaping.

What Should and Shouldn’t I Microwave?

When it comes towhat should or shouldn’t be microwaved, however, that’s a completely different story.

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