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Percy Spencer worked for a company named Raytheon, developing microwave radar transmitters during World War 2. One day, he noticed that the candy he had in his pocket was starting to melt. The microwaves from the radar set he was working on were cooking the candy bar in his pocket!
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In 1954 Amana put out the "radarange", the worlds first microwave
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In 1967, Amana put out a smaller version of "radarange" that could be put on a counter.
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Since 1971, the FDA has regulated the manufacture of microwave ovens.
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In 1975-1976, Microwaves were cheaper, did more, and sold better. They surpassed the amount of dishwashers in the US.
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IN 2011, more than 95% of US homes have a microwave.
