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a mathematician demonstrates the way to slice a bagel to maximize filling surface (mobius strip) (Original Post) Liberal_in_LA Aug 2015 OP
Never mind the stitches you will require. nt Laffy Kat Aug 2015 #1
Cool, but that wont fit in my toaster. progressoid Aug 2015 #2
I think abstract bagels admit spiral cuttings with arbitrarily large struggle4progress Aug 2015 #3
the bagel shop will slice them, and you're all set, easypeasy. irisblue Aug 2015 #4
(personally, I prefer bagels while they're still doughnuts..........) lastlib Aug 2015 #5
I prefer Pi. kairos12 Aug 2015 #6

struggle4progress

(125,327 posts)
3. I think abstract bagels admit spiral cuttings with arbitrarily large
Sat Aug 8, 2015, 12:27 AM
Aug 2015

surface areas

For real bagels, of course, this is a more complicated question involving the mechanical properties of the actual bread

irisblue

(36,706 posts)
4. the bagel shop will slice them, and you're all set, easypeasy.
Sat Aug 8, 2015, 01:14 AM
Aug 2015

lox, onion, cream cheese on a grilled sesame bagel....magical Sunday mornings.

lastlib

(27,477 posts)
5. (personally, I prefer bagels while they're still doughnuts..........)
Sat Aug 8, 2015, 06:38 AM
Aug 2015

how does anybody ever chew those damn things??

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