Microwaves are great for reheating certain, but not all, foods. Other foods can become dangerous, if not toxic, after being zapped in a microwave.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Basak Gurbuz Derman via Getty Images Few appliances spark as much debate as the microwave. For those who don’t have the time (or ...

I've used plastic containers to heat food in the microwave for years. I bet plenty of people routinely use plastic containers that are safe for the microwave, even if only to cover the plate of food ...

There's a widely reported claim that you can't heat something hotter than the sun using sunlight: https://what-if.xkcd.com/145/ The idea seems to be that no (passive ...

Find out when it's okay, and when it poses a safety risk.

The Brits are self-confessed tea addicts, and as such, nearly every British household has something many American homes don’t: an electric kettle. Of course, some Americans may fire back: “Why do I ...