Dear Mythbusters,

I have historically avoided popular culture. Most 'trends' and 'fads', as John calls them, tend to come and go far too fast for me to be bothered by them. Why should it matter if everyone is caught up in collecting and feeding pet rocks? Yes, John assures me that was genuinely a thing.

Unfortunately, I may be forced to reevaluate my stance on popular culture.

Whilst visiting with my brother's goldfish, I observed a rather hypnotic device. Said goldfish informed me that it is called a lava lamp. It is a lamp, but rest assured that there is no actual lava involved. Pity.

I digress.

I suspect that a cold case I am researching involves such a device. It is my belief that the deceased microwaved one of these lamps, causing an explosion. The resulting shrapnel pierced her carotid artery and she bled out. Not a murder at all. Dull.

This would be a ridiculously simple theory to test; however, I am once again being thwarted by John and other parties. The microwave has been removed from our flat and Mrs. Hudson refuses to allow me to use hers. Kindly investigate as soon as possible.

Regards,

Sherlock Holmes