Case in point: More than 30 percent of U.S. heads of household who have homeowners insurance mistakenly believe flood damage is covered by a standard homeowners policy, according to a 2007 survey from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
Most medium to large potatoes will take between 8-12 minutes to cook at full power. Try putting the potato in for 5 minutes to begin with, then take it out and turn it over so that both sides cook evenly. Place it back in the microwave for another 3-5 minutes, depending on how soft it is already.
Rub with olive oil, salt, and pepper: Rub the potatoes all over with a little olive oil. Generously sprinkle the potatoes with salt and pepper. Microwave for 5 minutes: Place the potatoes in a microwave-safe dish and microwave at full power for 5 minutes. Flip the potatoes: Use a fork or tongs to flip the potatoes â they will be hot. If you remove the dish from the microwave, use oven mitts, as the dish will be hot.