8. Eggs

There is also an internet rumor that you can hardboil an egg by microwaving it, but once again, not a thing you want to try. The shell traps the steam and the high temperature just causes the egg to explode. You don’t want to clean up an egg-splosion, do you?

There’s one spicy thing that should NOT go in your microwave. Click the Next Page button to find out what it is.

9. Travel Mugs

People have a tendency to forget that many travel mugs are made of stainless steel and get quite a shock when they try to heat up their coffee. We’re not advocating a cold cup of joe, but just find a different vessel when you need to heat up the rest of your morning brew.

10. Hot Peppers

Hot peppers can catch on fire in the microwave, and even if they don’t, they release steam laced with capsaicin when you open the door and that can burn your eyes.