i have a co-worker who drinks a cup of tea every morning instead of coffee. for some reason, when she microwaves the water, it seems to trip the surge protector, and shuts off the coffee makers.

i've worked here 3 years and i have microwaved a lot of things and at no time have i ever managed to overpower anything, but for her it happens every single time.

i wonder if there's metal in her coffee cup.