eastcoast1 wrote:

OH MY GOSH, I NEVER KNEW THIS.PLS read....look at the picture
Microwaving Water!
A 26-year old man decided to have a cup of coffee. He took a cup of water and put it in the microwave to heat it up (something that he had done numerous times before).
I am not sure how long he set the timer for, but he wanted to bring the water to a boil. When the timer shut the oven off, he removed the cup from the oven. As he looked into the cup, he noted that the water was not boiling, but suddenly the water in the cup 'blew up' into his face. The cup remained intact until he threw it out of his hand, but all the water had flown out into his face due to the build-up of energy . His whole face is blistered and he has 1st and 2nd degree burns to his face which may leave scarring.He also may have lost partial sight in his left eye. While at the hospital, the doctor who was attending to him stated that this is a fairly common occurrence and water (alone) should never be heated in a microwave oven.
If water is heated in this manner, something should be placed in the cup to diffuse the energy such as a wooden stir stick, tea bag, etc, (nothing metal).General Electric's Response:Thanks for contacting us; I will be happy to assist you.
The e-mail that you received is correct. Microwaved water and other liquids do not always bubble when they reach boiling point. They can actually get superheated and not bubble at all. The superheated liquid will bubble up out of the cup when it is moved or when something like a spoon or tea bag is put into it.To prevent this from happening and causing injury, do not heat any liquid for more than two minutes per cup. After heating, let the cup stand in the microwave for thirty seconds before moving it or adding anything into it.Here is what a local high school science teacher had to say on the matter:
'Thanks for the microwave warning. I have seen this happen before. It is caused by a phenomenon known as super heating. It can occur any time water is heated and will particularly occur if the vessel that the water is heated in is new, or when heating a small amount of water (less than half a cup).What happens is that the water heats faster than the vapor bubbles can form. If the cup is very new, then it is unlikely to have small surface scratches inside it that provide a place for the bubbles to form. As the bubbles cannot form and release some of the heat that has built up, the liquid does not boil, and the liquid continues to heat up well past its boiling point.What then usually happens is that the liquid is bumped or jarred, which is just enough of a shock to cause the bubbles to rapidly form and expel the hot liquid.
The rapid formation of bubbles is also why a carbonated beverage spews when opened after having been shaken.If you pass this on, you could very well save someone from a lot of pain and suffering

OMG....thanks for sharing this Eastcoast ....it is something everyone should be warned about 

CEK40 wrote:

I am poppin in to see what everyone has been doing all day...My heater is fixed and I got home from having my taxes done....we have to pay federal this year and get a little bit from state....I HATE INCOME TAXES!!!!!!

But going to see what was posted maybe poste a few things and then it will be time for the Bachelor and Castle....

Yay Castle is back working with the NYPD......and I can't even imagine what the heck is going to go on with the Bachelor tonight!!!!

 

I know I'm wondering how he's going to react to Becca's news 

CEK40 wrote:

so who has Meryl's schedule .....is she free early June??????

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CEK40 wrote:

Cassidyc6 wrote:

Thank you so much for bringing this over, CEK!!  I fell asleep and missed it last night, lol!!  Lady Gaga made me cry!!  I knew that she was classically trained, but I was not expecting THIS!!!  So happy that she is now able to show this side of herself, she is magnificent!!  And Julie Andrews is my absolute favorite!!  The Sound of Music is my all-time favorite movie.....when I was growing up I wanted to be Maria VonTrapp!!  I thought the show was great!!  Thanks again, CEK!! xoxoxoxoxox

Cassidy...another connection with us...Julie Andrews she is my all time favorite person...and The Sound of Music is one of my favorite Julie Andrews films...I love Mary Poppins and Victor Victoria too!!!!  It made my whole night when she walked on that stage.  She is the true meaning of a Hollywood Legand, grace and poise!!!!

me three

 
Triplets...YAY

I knew there was a reason we were all friends!!!!!

CEK40 wrote:

Stars Tweet about Lady Gaga's performance last night....

I think Lady Gaga just opened up a whole new layer to her singing career with that performance