1 Pringles can coffin
Dr. Frederic Baur, who called the Pringles tube his most significant invention, was cremated and laid to rest in his signature tube in June.

2 Self promoter for hire
When MIT graduate Joshua Persky couldn't find a job, he hit the street – literally. Wearing a sandwich board with his e-mail address and phone number, he passed out resumes on a New York City street corner.

3 Caffeine buzz
Starbucks provided a free cup of coffee upon ...