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Let’s get baked.

1973 comic book ad for  Kenner Betty Crocker Easy-Bake Oven
1973 comic book ad for  Kenner Betty Crocker Easy-Bake Oven

The toy that also taught us about second- and third-degree burns.

Q: If two 60-watt incandescent light bulbs take 12 minutes to bake a cake, how long would it take LED bulbs?

A: 0 minutes. Just throw it in the microwave.

Fun Fact: Kenner sold half a million ovens in the first year (1963).

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