The question of how long you can go without food depends on a lot of factors. Will and determination definitely play a part. Political prisoners on hunger strikes and fasting religious leaders have been known to go for weeks at a time without any food. Gandhi fasted for 21 days while in his 70s.
Either way, fill the pan with enough water to cover the corn and bring it to a boil. Shuck off the outer husk and silk from the corn. Dissolve a tablespoon of salt in the water and add the corn. If your corn is very fresh, cook it for three to five minutes. For corn thatâs a few days old, go for six to eight minutes. â Read More: How to Cook Corn on the Cob.
1 Place 1 to 4 ears of corn in the microwave: Arrange 1 to 4 ears of corn, un-shucked, in the microwave. 2  If you prefer, you can set them on a microwaveable plate or tray. 3  If you need to cook more than 4 ears of corn, cook them in batches. 4  Microwave for 3 to 5 minutes: For just 1 or 2 ears of corn, microwave for 3 minutes. If you prefer, you can set them on a microwaveable plate or tray. 2  If you need to cook more than 4 ears of corn, cook them in batches. 3  Microwave for 3 to 5 minutes: For just 1 or 2 ears of corn, microwave for 3 minutes.