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Give someone a sheet of paper and ask them to cut out a star. They...

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8 views Oct 25, 2026 ~1 min read
Give someone a sheet of paper and ask them to cut out a star. They will probably follow its outline, turning the scissors at every corner.

A mathematician might begin by folding the paper instead. With the right folds, one straight cut is enough.

The real surprise is how far that idea can go👇
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