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[–] [email protected] 16 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Fun fact: the microwave was invented to thaw shock frosted mice to revive them.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago (2 children)
[–] Cort 16 points 1 year ago

That was one of it's first uses, but not why it was invented. Originally used for food and tested in restaurants and kitchens.

Also the rats weren't technically frozen, just close to freezing...