The microwave oven was invented after a scientist noticed a candy bar melted in his pocket.
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Percy Spencer noticed melting candy while working with radar-related equipment in the 1940s, leading to microwave cooking technology. Early commercial units were huge, but modern microwaves commonly run 600–1,200 watts in homes.
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