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It takes about one second, and will freak out everyone in the lunchroom.

Of course, the metal isn't "gone."  But where is it?
And do I really want to heat up my tea after setting spark to a CD in  
the same little oven?

Anyway, great way to put those AOL discs to good use.


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On Oct 26, 2005, at 3:57 PM, Peter A. Anderson wrote:

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> Wayne,  I can't see any danger, really - the microwaves
> vaporize the thin metallic layer on the CD, and it burns up
> in the air - a a buzzing and a display of dancing blue fire.
>
> It stops quickly, when the metal is gone.
>
> It's one of the rewards of living in this confusing high tech era.
> It sort of brings things into perspective - if you like fireworks!
>
> Peter A.
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