Why is a soccer ball made of patches?
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Why is a soccer ball made of patches?
You've probably kicked a soccer ball a thousand times. But have you ever stopped mid-game and wondered: why is this thing covered in patches? Why not just make it from one big piece of material, smooth and simple?
Here's the problem: a soccer ball is a sphere, and spheres are stubborn shapes. If you grab a flat piece of leather or plastic and try to wrap it around a ball, it won't work. The material bunches, wrinkles, and fights you. Flat things hate becoming round.
