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4-Bag Geometry: A Brief History

A 4-Bag Geometry diagram
A 4-Bag Geometry diagram, circa 3000 BCE

Ancient civilizations first discovered 4-Bag Geometry as a way to measure the distance between the nearest watering hole and the nearest patch of decent shade. It was used for various purposes, including but not limited to: measuring the height of the tallest reed, calculating the volume of a nearby lake, and determining the optimal angle for sunbathing.

Ancient Roots

4-Bag Geometry was first used by the Ancient Egyptians to calculate the area of the Great Pyramid. They used it to measure the number of bricks required for the pyramid's construction, which was a crucial factor in determining the number of sacrifices to be made to the gods.

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