ORIGIN OF MICROWAVE OVENS

Microwave oven was accidentally invented during the world war 2 radar research. Invention can be credited to Dr. Percy Lebaron. During one of his experiments he noticed that candy bar in his pocket has melted, and he realized that microwaves could cook food quickly, much faster than conventional ovens.
First microwave oven was produced in 1954, and first domestic model in 1967. In the first years sales was going slow due to large price tag but after 1971 when price tage decreased, microwave ovens found their spot in every home.