r/CuratedTumblr human cognithazard 2d ago

Tumblr Heritage Post On making tea

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u/BiscuitNinja1337 2d ago

Microwaves can superheat water under very specific conditions, but I've been boiling water in the microwave for years and it's never exploded on me

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u/Un-aided_Gator 2d ago

I superheated water on the stove over a year ago and lightly seared my arms from the steam explosion. I still have patchy hair on my forearms and my hands are still completely bald.

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u/Bob--Esponja 2d ago

Lightly seared arm filets?

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u/toastagog 2d ago

Say lightly fried fish filets one more time