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[-] Abracadaniel@hexbear.net 6 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

I believe the hexagonal tiling maximizes area while minimizing perimeter, right?

[-] ryathal@sh.itjust.works 11 points 11 months ago

It's just what happens when wax deforms from pressure. You can do the same thing with plastic straws, if you pack them tightly, or compress them with your hands.

[-] Abraxiel@hexbear.net 8 points 11 months ago

A circle should have the greatest area per perimeter and I can't think of a regular polygon with more sides that tessellates.

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