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The unique saddle shape of a Pringle, known scientifically as a hyperbolic paraboloid, isn't just for aesthetics - it ensures the crisps stack neatly and reduces the chance of breakage during transit.

With his expertise in chemistry and math, scientist Fred Baur invented potato chips in the shape of a hyperbolic paraboloid. Lightweight chips like Pringles can fly off the conveyor belt. This shape, ...