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In December 2014, a rumor started circulating that the creator of Pringles brand potato chips had his cremated ashes packaged into the company's famous canisters and then sold to unknowing customers. Although this claim is false, it does stem from a related true story. On May 4, 2008, Fredric J. Baur, the man who designed the can used to package Pringles potato chips, passed away at the age of 89. The Cincinnati man was so proud of his packaging invention he requested his cremated remains be buried inside of a Pringles can, and the Associated Press reported on June 8, 2008, that Baur's children had honored this request: While it's true Baur had his ashes buried inside a Pringles can, that can was never sold to customers. In fact, Baur's son Larry said the Pringles can was purchased from a store just a few hours before the burial:
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