American Pi

This left me speechless. Knowing math majors really opens new
perspectives.


"Probably no symbol in mathematics has evoked as much mystery,
romanticism, misconception and human interest as the number pi."
--William L. Schaaf, Nature and History of Pi

According to the Wikipedia,

"March 14, written 3/14 in the USA date format, is the official day
for Pi day derived from the common three-digit approximation for the
number π: 3.14. It is usually celebrated at 1:59 PM (in recognition
of the six-digit approximation: 3.14159). Some, using a twenty-four-
hour clock rather than a twelve hour clock, say that 1:59 PM is
actually 13:59 and celebrate it at 1:59 AM instead. Parties have
been held by mathematics departments of various schools around the
world. This day has been celebrated in a variety of ways. Groups of
people, typically pi clubs, give thought to the role that the number
π has played in their lives and imagine the world without π. During
such an event, pi celebrants may devise alternative values for π,
eat pi (pie), play pi (piñata), or drink pi (piña colada)."

Some view Pi Day more like an excuse to celebrate something
mathematical. But Pi Day does provide a good opportunity for us to
remind ourselves about our long heritage of mathematical culture. So
regardless of how you are going to celebrate Pi Day, if at all, do
be proud of our great mathematical legacy and have a happy Pi Day!


Oh and in addition.. who sez math people are all geeks? Did you
know that Pi is equal to 3.14592653589.. but i digress. Lolz!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24HwbleM7vY



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