Share This Article The Hidden GapIf you carefully cut a Cup Noodle in half before adding water, you will discover a shocking secret. The block of dry noodles does not touch the bottom of the cup! It is floating perfectly in the middle. There is a large empty gap underneath. A Masterpiece of “Monozukuri”When you see this empty space, your first thought might be, “They are cheating me to save money!” Don’t worry, that is not true. This gap is a brilliant feat of Japanese “Monozukuri” (craftsmanship and manufacturing engineering) called the “Middle Suspension” structure. Shock AbsorptionThe first reason is … Continue reading Why Are the Noodles Floating Inside the Cup? (The Secret of Japanese Engineering)