Homemade Microwave Popcorn

I'm probably the last person on the planet to figure this out, but I just learned how to make regular popcorn in the microwave.  This method eliminates the greasy stove-top pan and inevitable panic that sets in when the popped corn starts coming out the top while the corn is still popping on the bottom.  And you don't need a one-purpose appliance like a popcorn popper.

Plus, it's cheaper and can be healthier than store-bought microwave popcorn--assuming you don't drench it in melted butter, that is.  Here are the instructions I followed.