ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Demihypercube

OK kiddo, so let's start with what a cube is. Do you remember learning about shapes in school? A cube is a square shape that has six sides all the same size. It's like a box, with a top, bottom, and four sides.

Now imagine taking that cube and adding another smaller cube that's connected to it. This new shape is called a demicube. It has eight corners, 24 edges, and 18 faces. Half of its faces are square and half of them are rectangular.

Now for the really tricky part: a demihypercube is like a demicube, but with even more cubes added on to it. Hypercubes are like cubes but with more dimensions - you probably haven't learned about that yet. But just imagine adding more and more cubes to the original cube, and connecting them together. This creates a really complex shape that can be hard to picture in your head.

Overall, a demihypercube is a very complex shape made up of multiple cubes, and it's not something you'd normally see in everyday life. But it's fun to think about and can be a great mental challenge!
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