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No, of course we don't microwave the mug WITH the teabag in it. We microwave the teabag separately.

https://explainxkcd.com/3022/

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[โ€“] RupeThereItIs@lemmy.world 30 points 2 weeks ago (28 children)

Ok, but, why is microwaved water any different the water warmed in a kettle?

This seems like a pointless thing to get worked up over.

[โ€“] Mwallerby@startrek.website 25 points 2 weeks ago

Went to see Randall doing his book promo and being interviewed by Matt Parker (in the UK) recently and this was his exact position on it

The audience were not on his side ๐Ÿ˜†

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