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World's Smallest Microwave Is USB Powered

Submitted by LiveScience Staff

posted: 08 June 2009 12:41 pm ET

The Beanzawave is said to be the world's smallest microwave.

The microwave oven was invented during WWII when Percy Spenser was conducting radar experiments and leaned up against a microwave-emitting tube and accidentally melted the candy bar in his pocket. Here's how they work.

The Beanzawave is special: It is powered by a laptop computer's USB port. So now you don't have to leave your computer even for a cup of coffee or a delicious bowl of piping hot Top Ramen.

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