E56: A Bunch of Little Waves...Microwaves If You Will

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What if one of the most common things in your kitchen was invented completely by accident? This week on As Told by ADHD, Jamie tells the story of Percy Spencer, the self-taught genius who accidentally invented the microwave while working on WWII radar technology. Chapters00:00 Intro02:35 The Life of Percy Spencer14:16 Raytheon's Contracts16:51 Accidental Invention of the Microwave24:17 Enter the Microwave Oven37:00 OutroFind Us:As Told By ADHD Socials:TikTok: as.told.by.adhdInstagram: astoldbyadhdSpotify: As Told By ADHDFind Jamie:Instagram: jlmurr4TikTok: jamiemurray370Find Karena:Instagram: KarenaGabsB TikTok: Karena.Bridgett

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What if one of the most common things in your kitchen was invented completely by accident? This week on As Told by ADHD, Jamie tells the story of Percy Spencer, the self-taught genius who accidentally invented the microwave while working on WWII...

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