Science in the Microwave

Sunda666 writes "I have just hit this site which describes in detail how to build an one-atmosphere plasmoid using ordinary stuff and a microwave oven. Interesting thing, i'll try it as soon as I get a spherical glass vessel like that ;-)"

Don't Forget Kids...

[Greyfox]

This is extremely hazardous and should never be tried at home. That's what the microwaves at work are there for!

Re:What if you DON'T heed the warnings...

[j3110]

yeah... just before you do it, give us your name, so we can link to your darwin award! :)

7-11

[BCoates]

There's always a funky-looking microwave in 7-11s for cooking your burritos and whatnot...

Re:Seen this before, be carefull!

[The Bungi]

bad stuff really :) when it dissolves in your lungs, it's likely to make nitric acid, which is like to make your lungs liquid if you breath too much.

Dear Sir,

I smoke 3 packs a day of unfiltered Camels. Does that mean I can try your experiment with alacrity?

Please respond to me immediately.

Sincerely,

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Manufacturer Warnings of Old

[MyNameIsFred]

30 years ago my father owned an applicance store, back when microwave ovens were becoming popular. GE told the store owners about some neat tricks to impress the customers.

Nothing draws them in like putting light bulbs in the microwave and letting the magic turn them on.

Not too long after they told us how to do the tricks, GE yelled STOP. It's scaring the bejebbus out of the public. We're getting frantic calls about the death rays.

How times have changed.

Re:Easier way

[JonWan]

Now you need something to hold the match upright e.g. a.b.c. gum or a cock like them.

I think I'll pass on that one.;-)

Tune in next week when we will show you how to build a hydrogen fusion containment vessel using your bath tub.

Re:Seen this before, be carefull!

[Alsee]

NOT breath the funky air!

Is that kind of like "Don't eat the yellow snow"?

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