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These physicists finally figured out why microwaved grapes ignite

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    Gaywallet
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    I had no idea this was a thing, and now I know the science behind it. Fascinating. Thanks!

    I had no idea this was a thing, and now I know the science behind it. Fascinating. Thanks!

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    1. asteroid
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      There were a lot of science experiments when microwaves were relatively new. We used to have "grape races." Put just a little oil on the bottom of the oven. Poke a grape (so it has a direction...

      There were a lot of science experiments when microwaves were relatively new.

      We used to have "grape races." Put just a little oil on the bottom of the oven. Poke a grape (so it has a direction from which to explode) and see whose grape makes it across the oven first.

      Also, marshmallows do interesting things in the microwave.

      ...and no I wasn't even stoned.

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    2. sqew
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      I also had no idea this was a thing, and I think my microwave is soon going to be very upset with me now that I've learned.

      I also had no idea this was a thing, and I think my microwave is soon going to be very upset with me now that I've learned.

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