February 15, 2004
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Math Secrets of M&M's Revealed.
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M&M sweets pack together more densely than perfect spheres when randomly jumbled in a container, scientists say.
Redefines the term "sugar orgy", eh?
Thanks to The Group Captain at Across the Atlantic for this.
Posted by: Ted at
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Only if I get all the green ones!
Posted by: Min at February 16, 2004 01:27 PM (hNqfO)
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Yeah, but what about the packing efficiency of gummi bears?
Posted by: TL Hines at February 16, 2004 03:58 PM (dGwDL)
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I think some scientists have too much time on their hands..
Posted by: Matt Navarre at February 16, 2004 11:42 PM (n/wkr)
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Actually, there are practical applications for this. Everything from more efficient miniaturization to stability of chaotic structures to better ways to pack cargo.
Posted by: Ted at February 17, 2004 09:32 AM (blNMI)
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