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.
How long do you microwave a potato? Depending on the type of potato salad you are making and the type of potatoes you are using, your cooking times may vary somewhat. For russet potatoes the time will likely be closer to 10 minutes, while for Yukon Gold potatoes it will be closer to 20.