thanks everyone
i sent this along to the person who emailed me originally
karen

Miche wrote in message news:micheinnz-
http://www.snopes.com/science/microwav.htm

Put a stirrer or plastic spoon or something in the cup when heating
water in the uwave. Either that or stop drinking instant coffee.

Miche (gee, easy choice)

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