In 1945, Percy Spencer felt a candy bar melt in his pocket and built the microwave, changing how the world eats |
A World War II scientist, Percy Spencer, accidentally discovered the microwave’s cooking potential when his candy bar melted near a magnetron. This led to experiments with popcorn and eggs, revealing how microwave energy rapidly heats food. Image Credits: Wikipedia We instinctively grab our microwaves without giving them a second thought. The appliance is right there…