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TruthOf42 t1_jegadp6 wrote

Reply to comment by proggR in TIL: honeycombs start out circular, and the surface tension of the beeswax pulls them into hexagons as it solidifies, because it is the most energetically favorable conformation. by craigdahlke

Don't you mean a cone?

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proggR t1_jegbon7 wrote

Given the square shape of the container, from the time I've played in the sandbox it comes out with proper edges like a pyramid (though clearly rounded to some degree). Or if its a rectangular container you'll get something like an Acadian style roof.

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