Discovery of the Microwave Oven: Discover the incredible story behind the serendipitous discovery of the microwave oven by Percy Spencer, a man working at the Raytheon Corporation in the early 20th century. While working on one radar system, Spencer noticed that the candy bar in his pocket had melted. This piqued his interest, and he began experimenting with different foods to see if they would … Continue reading Serendipitous Discovery of the Microwave Oven