You don't have to love math to like Pi Day, which is celebrated today March 14 (3.14). Pi, the Greek letter "n", is a math symbol that represents a constant - the distance around a perfect circle, or the circumference of a circle to its diameter - which is approximately 3.14159.
Math enthusiasts like to celebrate this day by reciting the infinite digits of Pi. Pi Day was founded by Larry Shaw, a physicist at the Exploratorium in San Francisco. The first Pi Day celebration involved Shaw and his wife handing out slices of fruit pie and tea at 1:59pm, which are the three digits following 3.14.
Most of us can probably best relate to eating pie instead of calculating it, right? Look for local restaurants and retailers who often offer deals on this day on baked pies, pizza, and other items with special pricing based on 3.14 - enjoy!
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