We recommend to never try this at home, and with that said, microwaving a compact disc can produce some really cool-looking sparks. This happens because the microwave destroys the disc’s reflective metallic layer, but on a more dangerous note, this also causes arcing inside the oven, which may damage it or shorten its life. That’s not all, it could also release toxic gases. Click here to view the first image in today’s viral picture gallery. Continue reading for a viral video of a real-life dancing baby Groot from Guardians of the Galaxy.

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