How to perfectly slice pizza, according to science - Polidicks

[b]How to perfectly slice pizza, according to science[/b] Via [url=http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/news/the-mathematically-perfect-way-to-slice-your-pizza-a6803766.html]Independent[/url] ____________________ [quote][img]http://i.imgur.com/wwRvpZZ.jpg[/img] Dividing up hot pizza equally usually means a frustrating wait, inevitable failure and someone making do with a disappointing sliver. If only science had the answer, thought two mathematicians at the University of Liverpool. So they set out to find it. Joel Haddley and Stephen Worsley’s new paper on the topic builds on existing circular geometry research, which recommends monohedrally tiling your pizza. Simply put, previous mathematicians had advised carving three wavy lines through the centre of your pizza, to make six pieces like this. These pieces can then be equally subdivided into 12, and so on. [img]http://i.imgur.com/Kx72t4T.jpg[/img] [i]How previous research recommended slicing your pizza: cut three wavy lines to make six equal slices, which can be subdivided again[/i] But Haddley and Worsley’s new technique proves that, as long as you cut your pizza into scythe-shaped, curved slices with an odd-number of sides – known as 5-gons, 7-gons, 9-gons and so on – each of those slices can continue being equally subdivided to infinity.[/quote] Science!

Gonna add "I'd like my pizza [B][I]TURBINE SLICED[/I][/B]" to the special instructions from now on

I'm pretty sure the results of attempting to make these cuts will be even less "perfect" than simple straight cuts lol

Image in the OP is the "old" method, the new ones are much more sensible [img]http://imgkk.com/i/8rlv.jpg[/img] [img]http://imgkk.com/i/_ded.jpg[/img]

Definitely liking that last one. Equal and sensible slices for all.

That makes it hard to fold the pizza slice. I question said "scientists"

[QUOTE=JohnFisher89;49493015]That makes it hard to fold the pizza slice. I question said "scientists"[/QUOTE] Folding pizza is a violation of the Geneva Conventions though

[QUOTE=smurfy;49493018]Folding pizza is a violation of the Geneva Conventions though[/QUOTE] Then I sure hope nobody has reported me for my crimes.

[QUOTE=smurfy;49493001]Image in the OP is the "old" method, the new ones are much more sensible [img]http://imgkk.com/i/8rlv.jpg[/img] [img]http://imgkk.com/i/_ded.jpg[/img][/QUOTE] Good, and now half of the pizza slices have no crust Good job mathematicians.

[t]https://www.uwgb.edu/dutchs/Graphics-Geol/STRUCTUR/MANUAL/FIG133b.gif[/t] Ever wanted to feed 600 people with one pizza? Now you can!

[QUOTE=smurfy;49493018]Folding pizza is a violation of the Geneva Conventions though[/QUOTE]I've never once sliced a pizza in my entire goddamn life, I just fold that entire son of a bitch and eat it. I don't care the size. I will conquer it. [img]https://facepunch.com/fp/flags/us.png[/img]

This helps more with having a ridiculous amount of slices and does no help to people who are just bad at cutting pizza. "Perfect" depends entirely on execution still.

[IMG]http://etc.usf.edu/clipart/42900/42912/circle-18_42912_sm.gif[/IMG] [editline]9th January 2016[/editline] wait this is the pizza thread not the bagel one

[QUOTE=SonicXV;49493234]This helps more with having a ridiculous amount of slices and does no help to people who are just bad at cutting pizza. "Perfect" depends entirely on execution still.[/QUOTE]Alternatively you could just drunkenly cut squares and then say fuck you to the plebs who don't grab the huge middle slices. Law of the jungle, motherfucker. Only the strongest and fastest among us get the most pizza so enjoy your stupid little triangle of crust.

Just get the pizza cut into small little squares and eat from it. If everyone is civil and dont start fucking devouring it everyone eats well and leaves satisfied, even if they ate less.

Growing up in a mathematician household must fucking suck.

[QUOTE=smurfy;49493001]Image in the OP is the "old" method, the new ones are much more sensible [img]http://imgkk.com/i/8rlv.jpg[/img] [img]http://imgkk.com/i/_ded.jpg[/img][/QUOTE] bbbut the second pizza (top right) has 6 sides...

The best way to slice pizza is by not having pineapple in it.

[img]http://www.rantlifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/f78.jpg[/img] The only true way

I wonder what degree you have to do to become a pizza scientist. I think it would be my dream job.

[QUOTE=kweh;49493340]The best way to slice pizza is by not having pineapple in it.[/QUOTE] Having pineapple on a pizza is another violation of the Geneva Convention. The Italians will be pissed.

[QUOTE=smurfy;49493018]Folding pizza is a violation of the Geneva Conventions though[/QUOTE] I bet you eat pizza with a fork you goddamn heathen.

isn't this just the same as cutting it in half, and the cutting it in half again

[QUOTE=smurfy;49493018]Folding pizza is a violation of the Geneva Conventions though[/QUOTE] Then I must be a stromfront admin then. [img]https://img.peixeurbano.com.br/?img=https://s3.amazonaws.com/pu-mgr/default/a0RG000000fJOmEMAW/5567785ce4b04183a6315a35.jpg&w=620&h=400[/img] [img]http://www.ohbiteit.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/pztcov.jpg[/img] [img]http://lalive.s3.amazonaws.com/img/web_obama_pizza.jpg[/img] obama hates folding it, vote trump, he uses a knife and fork.

[QUOTE=TornadoAP;49493375]Having pineapple on a pizza is another violation of the Geneva Convention. The Italians will be pissed.[/QUOTE] Not having Pineapple on pizza is a violation of the Geneva convention. Get your fscts STRAIGHT

[QUOTE=bdd458;49493392]Not having Pineapple on pizza is a violation of the Geneva convention. Get your fscts STRAIGHT[/QUOTE] Dear god. Who the fuck would want to put a piece of fruit on a breaded cheese-and-sauce pie? You and your ancestors very clearly not from Western Europe.

[QUOTE=TornadoAP;49493405]Dear god. Who the fuck would want to put a piece of fruit on a breaded cheese-and-sauce pie? You and your ancestors very clearly not from Western Europe.[/QUOTE] It adds a nice dimension of flavor to the pizza. My go-to is: pepperoni, chicken, onions, black olives, mushrooms, and pineapple.

working in a major pizza store, i can confidently tell you that in no way in hell are we cutting pizzas up in swirves its bad enough i make one piece too big and one piece too small

[QUOTE=TornadoAP;49493405]Dear god. Who the fuck would want to put a piece of fruit on a breaded cheese-and-sauce pie? You and your ancestors very clearly not from Western Europe.[/QUOTE] The same reason you put tomato paste on your bread/cheese/meat meal you heathen Some people like a little bit of sweetness with their pizza you uncultured swine

[QUOTE=Snoberry Tea;49493431]It adds a nice dimension of flavor to the pizza. My go-to is: pepperoni, chicken, onions, black olives, mushrooms, and [B]pineapple[/B].[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=Tobin;49493447]The same reason you put tomato paste on your bread/cheese/meat meal you heathen Some people like a little bit of sweetness with their pizza you uncultured swine[/QUOTE] Oh god. I think I'm going to puke.