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Microwave oven

A melted candy bar helped invent microwave cooking. Physicist Percy Spencer worked as an engineer at Raytheon in 1939, building magnetrons (high-powered vacuum tubes) for radar sets. One day as he stood in front of an active magnetron, that candy bar in his pocket started to melt. Next, he tried popcorn kernels, which began to pop. This eventually led to Raytheon’s invention of the first microwave oven in 1947. But be glad you didn’t have to buy one back then: They weighed 750 pounds and cost $5,000!
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pkin38

Thanks LD .. :-)))

Robin .. They will love it .. :-)))

mackabroin

lol what a hoot........I don't think I needed it that badly......and all to melt a chocolate bar.LOL....thanks pat.....I'll pass this info on to the grands...they will love it...robin

Dilubreuer

Good they made it lighter in weight and cheaper...

pkin38

I know what you are talking about Sherry .. Hugs

I wouldn't be able to afford...thank goodness they're available at our Superstore for $60.00, mine's going to be going soon...Sherry :)))

pkin38

You were close the first time Joe .. :-)))

wjl1015

I had to check, it's worth $57,331.16 in today's money!! :))

wjl1015

It's probably closer to $200,000!! :))

pkin38

Iris … Mine either .. :-)))

Lorna .. Yes it is .. :-)))

Ladywil .. Me either.. :-)))

Suzy .. That would be something to see .. :-)))

Joe ... You're welcome … Makes you wonder .. :-)))

wjl1015

Thank you for this series Pat!! :))

And that was $5000 in 1947!! Wonder what that would be in today's dollars? $50,000? Or more? :))

pumpkinhead

Love the popcorn kernels....can just see them popping in his pocket!

ladywil2

Could not do without.

goingsilver

Definitely one of the more useful inventions!

irisriver

Mine never goes a day without use! Grins!☺

pkin38

It surely is Sherry .. :-)))

If there is a top 10. micro is in it...Sherry :)))

pkin38

They do come in handy Ardy .. :-)))

sauvegirl .. You're very welcome … Thank you for stopping in .. :-)))

Sandi .. That they are .. Mine is a convection and microwave that way if my oven is in use I have another one to use .. Very handy … :-)))

SandiT

They have become a necessity in every kitchen. They are so wonderful for reheating leftovers, etc.

sauvegirl

pkin38, I am really enjoying this series. Thanks for all the history lessons. Cate

ringleader

Don't know what I'd not without my microwave. Thanks, Pat.

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