On 29/11/2010 12:35, CDB wrote: > > :: Also, you would > :: likely have an abundance of portable, battery powered microwaves > :: on the market.. :-) > > Well yes, I was looking forward to a microwave clothes dryer (yes I know > one really did exist in R&D), I suspected it was fake, but I just needed = a > reality check! > > Stranger things and Gunga Din (whoever he was - my fathers saying). > I understand the need for a reality check, with the amount of=20 hoaxes/genuine technical marvels posted on the net nowadays it's hard=20 work deciphering which is which sometimes, especially with the wonderful=20 video editing tools available... FWIW, I used to dry my jeans in the microwave some years ago when in a=20 rush - worked pretty well, as long as you timed it right... (judged=20 depending on initial water content - a minute too long =3D less % jeans +=20 lots of smoke) Probably not to be recommended for the less adventurous. =20 :-) --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .