Paper-Folded Fractal Pattern - Know the Name?

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The discussion revolves around the identification of a specific fractal pattern discovered during childhood by folding paper. The original poster is unsure of the fractal's name but recognizes it as a fractal upon later learning. Suggestions include researching various well-known fractals such as Hilbert, Sierpinski, and Moore curves, although it is clarified that the pattern in question is not one of these. The Dragon Curve is mentioned as a potential match, with a link to its Wikipedia page provided for further exploration. The conversation highlights the connection between practical experiences of creating fractals and their mathematical definitions, noting that the Dragon Curve article even references the concept of unfolding paper.
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I'm not exactly even sure what group to post this in-- as a child (perhaps 10 years old or so), I happened upon this fractal pattern by folding a piece of paper in half multiple times. Anyway, some years later, when I learned more about fractals, I recognized it for what it was, but I never was able to find out if it had a proper name. Anyone recognize it?

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Borek said:
Google for Hilbert, Sierpinski and Moore curves, although it is neither of these.

Edit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon_curve

Woah, thanks! I had remembered "Julia sets", but those were clearly wrong. Neat to see that they even mention the unfolding paper example in the wiki article.

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