Welcome to the realm of Border Geometry, where the laws of physics are mere suggestions and shapes are the real heroes.
Here's an explanation of the three types of curves that will change your life:
An elliptic curve is a shape that's like a circle, but not quite. It's like a circle that's been to the gym and gotten a bit more... rounded.
Example: The shape of your aunt's favorite cookie cutter.
A parabolic curve is like a circle that's been on a strict diet and lost all its curves. It's like a circle that's been put in a pair of skinny jeans and is trying to squeeze into them.
Example: The shape of a poorly made paper airplane.
A hyperbolic curve is like a circle that's been on a road trip and seen some things. It's like a circle that's been to the moon and back... and back again.
Example: The shape of a particularly adventurous snail.
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