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The Secret Genius of Modern Life S2E4 — Microwave
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The Secret Genius of Modern Life•Season 2•Episode 4

Microwave

8.1/10 · 30 votesDec 6, 202350 min

Ranked #2 of 6 in Season 2•+0.1 vs season avg

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Hannah Fry discovers the hidden WW2 radar technology that heats up baked beans, learns the legend of the melted candy bar in an engineer’s pocket that kick-started a kitchen revolution, and puts her life on the line to demonstrate why microwaves zap food but not

Directed byLyndon Bruce
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Episode Summary

"Microwave" is episode 4 of The Secret Genius of Modern Life season 2. It scored 8.1/10 from 30 votes, ranking #2 of 6 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Lyndon Bruce, it aired on December 6, 2023.

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