Kristin, I put water in a cup with a tea bag all the time for 2 minutes, and will now always let it sit for a while. THANKS for the heads up.
Morning Sunshine-I caught this from Kathy's post. I will remember this as I use the microwave a lot.
If anybody is interested, this is discussed in length and the post duplicated at this website: http://www.snopes.com/science/microwave.asp
The consensus seems to be it is highly unlikely that a cup of water boiled in the microwave will explode in your face.
This is interesting post, thanks for letting us know and we will keep it in mind.
I'm a bit dubious about this -- read the snopes item Elizabeth referred to. I've been doing this for more than 15 years with no problems :-)
Thanks Morgan :-)
Maureen, me too, but I don't want to take any chances :-)
Kristin, I've heated water in a cup before but not long enough for it to boil. I'll not do that again.
Hi Kristin, thank you so much for sharing this and so glad Kathy included it-need to tell my husband NEVER to heat soup up in the microwave-way too dangerous.
OMG! I heat water in the microwave all of the time. I usually let it sit for a minute before I remove it, I think now I will be rethinking this practice.
I knew this and at some point fell back into the habit of heating my water for tea in the microwave. Thank you so much for the reminder...I will be more careful now!
Joanna, I say, why take the chance, right?
kathy, so do I, but I don't let it sit!!
Sharon, you betcha!
Sally and David....I know, right? :-)
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