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If you ask a topologist what their house is like they start counting windows, doors, and chimneys.
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You can flatten a sphere like you're thinking of into a disc with three holes, so there are really only three holes in it, just like this dress.
I'm starting to think topologists don't get invited to parties in the first place
We get invited to plenty of parties with actually interesting people.