It's hard to imagine a time when you couldn't reheat last night's dinner, warm up a burrito, or have a fresh bag of popcorn at the simple press of a button.
The microwave oven is now a staple in every kitchen, and you can pick one up for less than what you pay every month for streaming services. Like most technologies we have in our homes today, things weren't always this convenient.
Back in ye olden days, someone had to be the first to offer this hardworking appliance to consumers — how much did that first one cost?
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Correct Answer: $1,295
The answer is: $1,295. In 1955 the Tappan Stove company brought the first consumer microwave to market — with a cool price of just $1,295 (over $10k in today's dollars).It was also extremely inconvenient, taking up a full wall to install. It was not surprisingly unsuccessful, setting consumer microwaves back until they were a little more wallet-friendly and easier to install at home.Source
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