The hexagon is the most efficient shape in nature, with geometry that uses the least possible amount of material to hold heavy weights. This shape allows bees to build perfect honeycomb homes with minimal time and energy.
It is also the inspiration for a new line of hexagon-shaped shelving units called Acacia M.I.N.T Blocks by home-grown product design firm Minthe(d).
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