Exploding microwaved eggs “Four of 41 burns from microwave ovens, presented by an international survey in 1986, were due to exploding microwave-heated eggs.” Fortunately though, “…the clinical presentation of a facial injury from an exploding microwave-heated egg is relatively constant and mild.”
Tag: burns
Thankfully atypical burn #7
Lime “Burns due to lime, although well reported as a result of occupational exposure, are uncommon in the sports arena.” However, researchers from Morriston Hospital, Swansea, in Wales, do report at least one such case. A lime-induced chemical burn, severe enough to require minor surgery in a football goalkeeper. (Note: Lime as in calcium oxide, […]
Thankfully atypical burn #6
Toy balloons Improbable has not been able to track down full details of this Turkish report. What is known is that the balloons were toy balloons. They were flying. And they caused burns.
Thankfully atypical burn #4
Flambé drinks “The injuries occurred while drinking and spilling the whisky on the flame during the hours of social gathering and festivity.” – as Korean researchers observe. Also known – a similar hazard for sambuca drinkers worldwide. Wait at least five minutes after the flame has gone out.