How Do ‘Honeycombs’ Get Their Shape?

Bees make honeycombs with perfect hexagons, like a puzzle that fits together without any gaps. It’s like they have a built-in ruler and protractor, but how? Well, it all starts with the bees working together to build each little cell of the hive.

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  1. A bee hive is like a giant puzzle made of perfect hexagons.
  2. Each cell in a honeycomb looks like a stop sign, six sides that fit together neatly.
  3. You can imagine bees stacking building blocks to make their home.

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