The Efficiency of Hexagonal Tiling
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Honeycomb - Rotated

Proved by mathematician Thomas Hales in 1999, this conjecture states that hexagonal tiling is the best way to divide a surface into regions of equal area with the least total perimeter. This principle, observed in honeybee constructions, explains the efficiency of hexagons in nature.
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