Peel garlic quicker - Microwave a garlic bulb for about 15-20 seconds. The steam will make the skin detach from the cloves, so it will be much easier to peel.
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Give stale bread a new life - Wrap the bread in moist paper towel, put it in the microwave for 10 seconds, and voilà!
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Squeeze more juice - Before juicing an orange or lemon, pop it in the microwave for 10 seconds. The fibers will loosen and you'll be able to squeeze out more liquid.
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Clean your socks - If you need a pair of clean socks and didn't do your laundry, don't worry. Just place them in a soapy bowl, and heat it for 10 minutes.
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Sterilize soil - Heating your soil up in a microwave can help clean it from any pests and weed seeds.
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Ripen avocados - Use a fork to poke small holes into an avocado, wrap paper towel around it and pop it in the microwave for 30 seconds.
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Dye yarn - You can dye wool or silk using a powdered drink mix (e.g. Kool-Aid). Just mix it with water and microwave it for a few minutes.
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Make potato chips - Coat the the potato slices in oil and lay them out in a single layer. Microwave them for three to five minutes, and they're ready to eat.
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Dry herbs - Put fresh herbs between paper towels and microwave them for two to three minutes.
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Toast nuts - Toss a handful of nuts with a bit of oil, microwave them for one minute, stir, and repeat. This also works with some seeds.
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Soften ice cream - Sometimes ice cream is just too hard. Use the microwave to get it to a consistency you like. Ten seconds is a good start.
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Remove clumps from brown sugar - Place a damp paper towel in the sugar container and microwave it for 25 seconds. You will be able to use a spoon again!
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Shuck corn - Microwaving your cobs for about 30 seconds to a minute will make them a lot easier to peel.