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A Mathematical Tribute to the Soccer Ball

NYT Science Friday 17 July 2026, 09:02 UTC By Siobhan Roberts 1 min read
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As the World Cup final approaches, take a moment to appreciate the beautiful symmetries of humanity’s favorite truncated icosahedron.

As the World Cup final approaches, take a moment to appreciate the beautiful symmetries of humanity’s favorite truncated icosahedron.
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