The development of the microwave oven was one of those happy accidents. American engineer Percy Spencer was working for Raytheon building magnetrons for radar sets when he noticed that a Mr. Goodbar in his pocket started to melt. Spencer realized it had been the microwaves that had done the trick. The first food he deliberately cooked? Popcorn of course.

微波炉(1945年)

微波炉的发明是最巧妙的一起“事故”。当时，美国工程师珀西•斯宾塞正为雷声公司的雷达装置制造磁控管，他发现口袋中的巧克力受热融化。斯宾塞意识到是微波导致的。那么他有意用微波烹饪的第一种食物呢？当然就是爆米花。

Microchip (1958)

In their half century of existence, microchips have practically taken over the world -- landing themselves in everything from computers to even humans.

微芯片(1958年)

在问世半个世纪以来，微芯片几乎掌控了全世界，从计算机到人类，几乎随处都可见它的身影

Light Bulb (19th Century)

While Thomas Edison is often mentioned as the inventor of the light, historians Robert Friedel and Paul Israel cite at least 22 earlier inventors. Edison's version (pictured) was able to transcend others because of some key details, including finding an effective incandescent material and being able to achieve a higher vacuum and a high resistance.

电灯泡(19世纪)

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