Monday, March 14, 2011

Happy Pi Day!


Did you know know today is Pi Day?

Pi Day is a holiday commemorating the mathematical constant π (pi). Pi Day is celebrated on March 14 (or 3/14 in month/day date format), since 3, 1 and 4 are the three most significant digits of π in the decimal form.
Pi Approximation Day is held on July 22 (or 22/7 in day/month date format), since the fraction 227 is a common approximation of π.
There are many ways of celebrating Pi Day. Some of them include eating pie (pi and pie being homophones) and discussing the relevance of π.
Interesting links on this day:
Pi Day activity: Memorizing Pi
Take the Pi Day Challenge



1 comment:

  1. o.O I didn't know that "Pi" has a "commemorating day"..
    But.. nice to know! =) jaja

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