stackyFACTSTo a topologist, a ceramic mug and a pastry are exactly the same thing because they both possess exactly one hole. Since topology only cares about continuous deformation, you could hypothetically squish a clay mug into a ring shape without ever tearing the material. Logic gracefully leaves the room.
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