OK, I was totally WOW’d.  I’ve seen this on Pinterest (of course) and had wanted to try it . . . I did last night!  2 ears of corn in the husk – 8 minutes! Not one piece of silk on that ear!! Very cool . . . here is her link: http://exploringdomesticity.com/no-peel-microwave-corn-on-the-cob-aka-the-best-trick-ever/