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[–] ryannathans@aussie.zone 18 points 4 weeks ago (10 children)

This is a mathematical problem with no solution, there has to be a cowlick on a sphere. Perhaps the mole avoids this problem by not being a sphere, where there is a possible solution

[–] muntedcrocodile@hilariouschaos.com 3 points 4 weeks ago (3 children)

A topological sphere so unless moles are actually a torus then it's still not possible.

[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 8 points 4 weeks ago (2 children)

Good news, vertebrates are tori

[–] PaintedSnail@lemmy.world 4 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago)

Unless they wear a whig.

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