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You don't have to use gyroelongation (lemmy.ml)
submitted 2 years ago by cypherpunks@lemmy.ml to c/memes@lemmy.ml
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/14733630

image descriptionStandard "they don't know" meme format, featuring line art of "That Feel Guy" wearing a party hat standing in a corner while other people are dancing. An image of an icosahedron formed by three mutually perpendicular golden ratio rectangles sits in front of That Feel Guy. The caption text says "They don't know that three mutually perpendicular golden ratio rectangles, with edges connecting their corners, form a regular icosahedron."

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Regular_icosahedron&oldid=1219666251#Construction

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[-] Tar_alcaran@sh.itjust.works 49 points 2 years ago

I also didn't know that, that's awesome!

[-] JohnDClay@sh.itjust.works 27 points 2 years ago

Is it because the golden ratio contains the square root of three which is used in constructing triangles in 3d?

Wait no, it uses the square root of 5 plus one, that is pretty magical!

[-] HonoraryMancunian@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago

I assume it's because the GR has a ratio of the longer side to both sides summed. Although I can't explain it further than that lol

[-] Wootz@lemmy.world 15 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I knew this!

On the off chance that one of you needs to model an Icosahedron / D20 in CAD, constructing three golden rectangles is often the easiest way to go, as it removes the need for calculating face angles.

[-] TheSlad@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 years ago

I knew this too! And have even used it for that same purpose when I was into designing custom rubiks twisty puzzles a few years ago

[-] FreshLight@sh.itjust.works 11 points 2 years ago

No fucking way!

That's the best piece of info I've had today!

[-] m0darn@lemmy.ca 9 points 2 years ago

I love to be pedantic so I'll point out that it had to be 3 equal mutually perpendicular golden ratio rectangles

[-] berber@lemmy.chaos.berlin 7 points 2 years ago

and they also have to not only intersent perpendicularly, but also each of their centers must coincide.

[-] late_night@sopuli.xyz 8 points 2 years ago

laughs in modular origami

[-] aldalire@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 2 years ago

Pretty neat

[-] nexussapphire@lemm.ee 3 points 2 years ago

This is too smart and it scares me. Kill it with fire!!!

[-] elrik@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

I do, friend. I do.

[-] BlueMagma@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 years ago

Must have something to do with the fact that icosahedron is dodecahedron's dual

this post was submitted on 26 May 2024
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