Newfound Mathematical 'Einstein' Shape Creates a Never-Repeating
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Mathematicians invent 'impossible' tile shape that never repeats and name it after Einstein
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Mathematicians discover shape that can tile a wall and never repeat
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Interesting Engineering on X: Computer scientists finally discovered a new tile they've dubbed einstein after decades of trying. It is one shape, with 13 sides, that can cover an entire plane without ever repeating a pattern. Find out more at
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Mathematicians discover shape that can tile a wall and never repeat
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The hat: Mathematicians invent 'einstein' tile that never repeats