A secret of the egg drop is actually that the egg doesn&#x27;t really need much cushion to spread the impact over time. If you can spread the pressure evenly and hold it still, you can get away with quite a small crumple zone.<p>Carve a perfectly egg-shaped hole into a pair of styrofoam bricks, then tape them together with the egg inside. You&#x27;ll beat 99% of the other kids who were trying to protect their egg with soft materials.<p>Source: I tried using wet sponges and carpet underlay, but was soundly beaten by a kid who carved a hole in a pair of styrofoam bricks.