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underpants Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-08-07 04:21 PM
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Momofuku Ando-inventor of instant noodles- dies at age 96
http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory?id=2775136

Born in Taiwan, Ando founded his company in 1948 from a humble family operation. Faced with food shortages in post-World War II Japan, Ando thought a quality, convenient noodle product would help feed the masses.

In 1958, his "Chicken Ramen" the first instant noodle was introduced after many trials. Following its success, the company added other products, such as the "Cup Noodle" in 1971.

"The Momofuku Ando Instant Ramen Museum" opened in 1999 in Ikeda City in western Japan commemorating his inventions.

Ando gave a speech at the company's New Year ceremony and enjoyed Chicken Ramen for lunch with Nissin employees on Thursday before falling ill, Japan's largest daily Yomiuri reported.

He is survived by his wife, Masako.
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smirkymonkey Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-08-07 08:56 PM
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1. I like the name Momofuku.
Rest in Peace, Mr. Ando.
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Little Wing Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-08-07 09:00 PM
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2. enjoyed Chicken Ramen for lunch with Nissin employees on Thursday before falling ill
Your telling me that was the first time he ate it?
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