The hazards of microwave ovens may not be what you might expect.
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I imagine eggsplosions were not what you were expecting. Neither was I! My next video explores what I suspect is the more pertinent question for most: The Effects of Radiation Leaking from Microwave Ovens (
For another indirect risk, though, see my video Butter-Flavored Microwave Popcorn or Breathing (
Microwave cooking is actually a very gentle cooking method when it comes to retaining nutrient content. See my video Best Cooking Method (
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