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[–] [email protected] 6 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (2 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 11 points 9 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.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 9 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.