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The Menace of Cup Noodles

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Cup Noodles are a threat to today's children, with doctors seeing as many as 5-6 patients a week with severe burns due to tipped over cups. Apparently "noodle soup is strangely perfect for delivering a serious burn," as the noodles stick to the skin, causing deeper burns. The solution? Redesign the cup to make it less tippy. [NPR via -EN-]

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