Why do microwaves burst when boiling eggs?
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When you microwave the egg, tiny pockets of the remaining water become superheated, and when air is added—by puncturing or slicing the whites—the egg spontaneously boils. Result? Kaboom! One study found that the yolks in a microwaved egg exceed 212°F, or the point of boiling water.
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