Talk:Microwave oven

Unless there is real woo concerning microwave ovens or real conspiracy theories surrounding them, I think this would be better off in funspace (at least with the way it is now).  Sam   Tally-ho!  22:14, 26 November 2012 (UTC)
 * Yes there really is, I have linked to some, I shall use more. The article is not finished. Feel free to add stuff. Sophie  Wilder  22:26, 26 November 2012 (UTC)
 * I can confirm that. Evil fascist oh noez 22:53, 26 November 2012 (UTC)

"Well, water absolutely tastes worse when microwaved."
This assertion from a relative at a Thanksgiving dinner gave credence to all sorts of microwave phobias from others gathered for the meal. I was a bit struck by the silliness of some of the classic complaints (some mentioned in this wiki entry), but I didn't have a solid answer. Here is one article that attempted to address the topic. I guess it's plausible, and would make a sound counter to an irrational fear:

http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2013/06/04/microwaving_water_for_tea_why_are_the_results_so_lousy.html and

https://www.quora.com/Does-microwaved-water-taste-different-from-water-boiled-on-the-stove

The 'conspiracy'
You cannot put your (crinckled) tinfoil hat in them (proof readily available on the web). Anna Livia (talk) 12:50, 29 April 2022 (UTC)