Microwave ovens have become an
essential part of our homes. Did you ever wonder how this easy and quick way of
cooking started?
The microwave oven did not come about
as a result of someone trying to find a better, faster way to cook. During
World War II, Dr. Spencer noticed something very unusual. He was testing a new
vacuum tube called a magnetron when he discovered that the candy bar in his
pocket had melted.
This intrigued Dr. Spencer, so he
tried another experiment. This time he placed some popcorn kernels near the
tube and standing a little farther away, he watched the popcorn sputter, crack
and pop all over his lab.
The next morning, Dr. Spencer decided
to put the magnetron tube near an egg. He was joined by a curious colleague,
and they both watched as the egg began to tremor and quake. The curious
colleague moved in for a closer look just as the egg exploded and splattered
hot yolk all over his amazed face.
The melted candy bar, the popcorn, and
now the exploding egg....If an egg can be cooked that quickly, why not other
foods? Experimentation began...
Initial reactions were unfavourable.
Not surprisingly, many were highly reluctant about these first units, and so
they found only limited acceptance.....but not for long. Further improvements
and refinements produced a more reliable, lightweight and less expensive
Microwave ovens. By 1975 sales of Microwave ovens exceeded that of Gas Ranges
in US.
It is not necessary that someone
always has to go the extra mile in search of new ideas. Ideas can
"happen" as a by-product of something else. But what you choose to do
with them may lead you to change many lives!!!
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