Hexagons are the bestagons
Interesting. I haven’t really connected hexagons and circles like this.
It’s a whole thing in mathematics, in two or three dimensions, see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Close-packing_of_equal_spheres
Fascinating.
Indeed.
Why does it look like a fly?
sssshhhh is bee
Is there any paleontological evidence for insects that made less efficient hives? That would be interesting to look into.
Although I gotta imagine bugs probably figured this stuff out so long ago there might not be much evidence anymore
You mean they skipped 4. Pointed polygons and chosen a hexagon instead. What’s their problem with right angles.
C’mon man, don’t be a square.
Less volume per unit of surface area
Bees would be the best goddamn software architects…
Bestagons
Obsessive Compulsive Beesorder?
Yes, this is how I relate to bees.
I believe the hexagonal tiling maximizes area while minimizing perimeter, right?
A circle should have the greatest area per perimeter and I can’t think of a regular polygon with more sides that tessellates.
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.
