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Impossible Oval - bplus - 01-23-2023 I had to try this QB64pe style: https://qb64phoenix.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=1398&pid=12972#pid12972 Code: (Select All) _Title "Impossible Oval" 'b+ 2023-01-23 RE: Impossible Oval - PhilOfPerth - 01-23-2023 Looks like the legendary Moebius Strip - a piece of paper that only has one surface!. Had a lot of fun with that with my Grandkids, cutting it up and trying to guess the results. Very nice presentation! RE: Impossible Oval - bplus - 01-23-2023 I heard they tried using that for things like fan belts to take 2x's as long to wear out. Thankyou, I got the idea from Charlie who is going though old QB snippets and finding some nice gems. RE: Impossible Oval - PhilOfPerth - 01-23-2023 I'd never thought about that sort of application for the Moebius Strip, that's very interesting. Try and imagine a car tyre (tire) with this ability! Of course, it would have to be flat to begin with! RE: Impossible Oval - RokCoder - 01-27-2023 Moebius Strip! I remember making these out of paper as a kid. Beautiful representation, too. My paper ones never looked that good! RE: Impossible Oval - PhilOfPerth - 01-27-2023 Yes, it's an intriguing device! I sometimes make one for the Grandkids or friends, and play a game with them. I ask them to cut the strip lengthwise, but write down first what the result will be, specifying how many pieces, how (or if) they are linked, and how many half-twists will be in each piece, then to repeat the operation on each piece. It's amusing to watch their eyes rolling as they try to imagine what will happen . |