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ZAP! The history of the microwave

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The History of Dishwashers

The microwave was invented by accident after scientists were testing technology developed for World War II. The type of dishwasher we recognize today with Rax to wash dishes was invented by wealthy socialite fancy lady Josephine Cochran in 1886. Have a topic that you're itching to know the history of? Send it to us at forevergo.org slash contact.

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