Can you really set your microwave on fire? It depends. Here's what happens if you put metal in the microwave—and no, don't try it at home.

Do you use paper towels to cover containers when cooking or reheating food in the microwave? It's safe, but only if you use ...

To understand why metal doesn’t belong in the microwave, it helps to know how the appliance works. Microwaves heat food by emitting electromagnetic waves at a specific frequency. These waves cause ...

We all know that aluminum foil is a big no-no when it comes to cooking food in the microwave, but is it okay to use it in an ...

Daven Hiskey runs the wildly popular interesting fact website Today I Found Out. To subscribe to his “Daily Knowledge” newsletter, click here. We've all heard that it's not safe to put metal in the ...