Microwave Oven

Food1945Percy SpencerUSA

InventorPercy Spencer

Year1945

CategoryFood

OriginUSA

About Microwave Oven

Spencer noticed a candy bar melting in his pocket near radar equipment. He tested popcorn and an egg, which exploded. The first microwave was 1.8 meters tall and cost 5,000 dollars. By 1986, 25% of US households had one.

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