03/07/12
In nature, bees use honeycombs to store honey. Usually, honeycombs are made in a hexagonal pattern. Based on calculations, an octagon has greater volume than a hexagon. Moreover, an octagon has more sides, which allows them to be easily arranged.

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In nature, bees use honeycombs to store honey. Usually, honeycombs are made in a hexagonal pattern. Based on calculations, an octagon has greater volume than a hexagon. Moreover, an octagon has more sides, which allows them to be easily arranged.