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EPISODE · Apr 18, 2026 · 17 MIN

The Chocolate Bar That Melted History

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Percy Spencer was just trying to fix a military radar when he noticed something odd in his pocket - his chocolate bar had melted into goo. That sticky accident in 1945 would revolutionize how the world eats, create a kitchen appliance in nearly every home, and change the very rhythm of family life forever. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Percy Spencer was just trying to fix a military radar when he noticed something odd in his pocket - his chocolate bar had melted into goo. That sticky accident in 1945 would revolutionize how the world eats, create a kitchen appliance in nearly every home, and change the very rhythm of family life forever.

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