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submitted 9 months ago by ono@lemmy.ca to c/science@beehaw.org

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[–] stephen01king@lemmy.zip 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Probably to prevent it from burning and to make it heavy enough to stay in place.

[–] Dark_Arc@social.packetloss.gg 1 points 9 months ago

Unless you really really really go nuts with way too much time on timer, a dry paper towel is not going to ignite in your microwave.