The microwave is a kitchen superstar, a loyal friend for reheating last night’s takeout and making a quick bowl of oatmeal.

That you can microwave eggs and that they actually turn out well are little-known facts, but you definitely don't want to microwave eggs this way.

Microwaves make life easy because you can heat food quickly without much effort. But not all snacks are safe to put inside. Some foods create a big mess; others can even be dangerous when microwaved.