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Most of us usually reheat leftovers. You’re probably used to this especially if you’re a student. You’re also probably used to doing this in the microwave. Have you ever found yourself heating something up in the microwave only to find that the outside ring of the plate is boiling hot, while the center of the plate is still cold?

Here is a great life hacking trick you can do. Arrange the food on your plate in a doughnut ring shape. Leave a gap in the center of the plate. By doing this, the food will get hot consistently due to the radiation of the microwave being fired only at the edges of the plate.