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Why are ice cubes not really cubes, but trapezes?

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In other words, why are ice cubes trays shaped like the left-hand figure instead of the right-hand one?



If the cube were more square-shaped like the second figure, it would have more volume, thus having more ice in total and keeping the drink cold for longer. I also suspect it would be less likely to slip from people's hands. So why not?

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