instant_kitchen

8 th c.
Technology for the production of noodles arrives in
Japan from China.
Alchemist Roger Bacon, a.k.a. Doctor Mirabilis, becomes
an early advocate for empirical study and the
modern scientific method.
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14
15
30
Swiss alchemist Paracelsus notates the importance of
mercury, sulfur, and salt in the production of medicine.
He is credited as the father of modern toxicology.
Robert Boyle describes his reputed law, noting the
compressive qualities of gas. He later continues to have
a profound impact on the development of chemistry.
16
62
1945
Rapid and prolific industrial expansion creates a
post-war economic miracle. Japan quickly becomes
the second largest economy in the world.
Momofuku Ando creates the first instant noodle product
as cheap sustenance. Under the employ of Nissin
Foods, it quickly gains popularity throughout Japan.
1958
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