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Two Accidental Inventions

Stuff You Missed in History Class

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Micro Waves - A New Way of Cooking

The word micro wave dates back to 19 31. It was used to describe the short waves that are kind of at the heart of this whole story in its technology. By nin 73, so just six years after the amana radar range came out, the word micro wave was being used as a verb. Safety regulations have been in place for consumer micro waves for decades. While the micro wave certainly won't replace the oven completely when it comes to making things like bread and pie, or the grill for things like burghers or steaks.

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