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		alar44 on Feb 17, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: I collect and read old computer manuals Do people think covering with paper or plastic helps block radiation? Pretty sure people so this to keep the microwave clean...

lovehashbrowns on Feb 19, 2022 [–]

Yeah it's often for keeping the microwave clean but my mom is an example of someone that thinks it also blocks radiation.

It's not as common as other microwave myths but it's a thing.

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