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For perfectly wrapped gifts every time, geometry says use the diagonal hack—here’s how

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Not sure how to wrap a present? Consider learning the diagonal gift wrap hack, which is age-old wisdom in some circles—a graduate student even wrote ...
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How to perfectly wrap gifts of all shapes and sizes using maths

WRAPPING gifts in paper involves converting a 2D shape into a 3D one, which presents plenty of geometrical challenges. Mathematics can help with this, in particular by making sure that you are using ...
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For Perfectly Wrapped Gifts Every Time, Geometry Says Use the Diagonal Hack—Here’s How

If you’re not sure how to wrap a present, there’s an easy hack you can try. The clever trick—wrap diagonally, not horizontally or vertically—is based in math. Basic geometric principles explain how it ...