US researchers say they have developed an effective way to kill unwanted plants and animals that hitch a ride in the ballast waters of cargo vessels. picked by Bornbad 4 months ago

He believed it bore the mark of the beast. picked by mandolinorange 8 months ago

Since microwaves came along, I have always had fantasies about putting odd objects in and seeing the reactions. This is probably one of the most interesting experiements. Putting the CD in the oven and waiting for the reaction. Warning: Do not try this at home! picked by sandossu 4 months ago

Curbs may also be lifted on video machines, electric pressure and rice cookers, microwaves and car alarms, as well as 19-inch and 24-inch TV sets.

But it is thought air conditioners will not be available until 2009 and toasters until the year after due to limited power supplies. picked by ted 6 months ago

Researchers found that putting a household sponge in a microwave for two minutes killed 99% of bacteria, viruses and parasites on the sponge. picked by Wingnut 2 years ago

The Tesla Coil of the 1990's This site includes all manner of things that you really shouldn't do with your microwave. Experiments include: -Lightning storm -Pyrex magma -Exploding coffee -Fluorescent tube -Candle spews "Ball Lightning" -Plasma pool -Neon bulbs -Vaporize aluminum -Light Bulbs -Visible standing waves -Classics: cds, grapes, etc. Site also has interesting fact... read full post picked by jemtman 1 year ago

A follow-up to this story indicates that some people trying to sterilize sponges in their microwaves are nearly burning their houses down. It seems they didn't realize that the sponge has to be wet first... (DUH!) picked by Wingnut 2 years ago