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Microwave Fun

Smitty825 writes "Have some spare time to kill? Want to be a scientist? Then try some Microwave Experiments! (Disclaimer...could be dangerous.)"

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  1. Re:Fun in the workplace with microwaves! by PD · · Score: 4, Funny

    that burning fruitfly maggots smell not entirely unlike barbecue or popcorn

    How odd for something named Drosophilia Watermelanogaster.

  2. Re:Metal Objects by PD · · Score: 5, Funny

    Ahh yes, that reminds me of the time that I discovered that a kitten makes a poor antenna for an 802.11b connection, unless you need a vaguely kitty-shaped coverage footprint.

  3. Right by Henry+V+.009 · · Score: 5, Funny

    I'm a professional electrical engineer. I know enough physics and RF effects to take correct safety precautions when I'm experimenting.

    How many times have we heard these words just before the loud ZAP! and inevitable flesh burning smell?

  4. So ... who's sister-in-law is it REALLY? by orangepeel · · Score: 3, Informative

    The above Anonymous Coward is correct. We have read the parent post before. The story was the Worst Jobs In Science article, and the specific post was here.

    So who's the imposter?

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  5. No grapes??? by harrkev · · Score: 4, Interesting

    They did not mention my favorite (and easy to do at work).

    Take a grape and cut it ALMOST is half (both halves still connected by skin). Put the two halves down on a plate (wet side down). Microwave until you see sparks and fire between the two halves.

    This is almost as fun as the electric pickle, but with only one-tenth the smell.

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  6. This Reminds Me of a Story... by Gothic_Walrus · · Score: 3, Funny
    In a hotel trip for FIRST Robotics, some of my friends got the brilliant idea to microwave a CD.

    The aftermath? A charred CD in the garbage can, stinking up our hotel floor. Their microwave, soaking in their bathtub (supposedly to douse the flames).

    Moral of the story? Microwaves are fun, but be careful what you put in them.

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