A little fun post here –
Did you know that presents can be wrapped on a diagonal?
Why attempt such a thing?
Well, it can help save paper.
Some people claim it gives sharper looking corners.
You may just like the look. Or like trying different things.
Here’s the science – think of a postal envelope. How is it shaped?
If you were to take a birthday card envelope and “unglue” it entirely, you would see that it is based on a diagonal. Pretty interesting!
Here’s a great YouTube video demonstrating the process:
Here is an article explaining a bit more of the science. Popular Mechanics Link