It’s not just a big white box for defrosting chicken, your microwave can do all sorts of things you haven’t thought about.

Microwaves have come a long way. The first microwave cost the equivalent of $50,000 and weighed more than 300kg.

Now, we’ve all got one in our kitchen. But do you know what you can do with it?

Right now you’re probably using your microwave for its original purpose of heating food. 

What you don’t know is that over the years some clever little people have invented other ways of using your microwave. One of which, which comes in handy in these chilly months, is drying your tights.

It’s time to start using your microwave in extraordinary ways.

Click through our gallery of microwave life hacks that will make your life easier:

Restore honey

Dry herbs

Get more juice from your fruit

Revive mascara

Cake in a mug

Dry your tights

Peel garlic super quickly

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