On Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:42:11 -1000, dsi1 wrote:

> On 4/15/2010 12:01 PM, George Leppla wrote:
>> http://www.snopes.com/science/microwave.asp
>>
>>
>> A friend sent me the above link. Apparently if the conditions are right,
>> you can cause water to explode by heating it in a microwave.
>
> Just as water can be cooled below its freezing point and remain a
> liquid, it can also be brought to a temperature above its boiling point
> without boiling. "Explode" is a bit of an exaggeration. Mostly, it boils
> and spits a bit and flows over the container. This can happen if water
> of high purity is heated in a clean cup or glass in a microwave. Make
> sure you try this at home kids! :-)

where in the world would i get a clean cup or glass?

your pal,
blake