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Happy Pi Day

03/14/2016 9:49 AM

Happy Π Day!

http://www.piday.org/2015/car-odometer-hits-pi-on-pi-day/
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Re: Happy Pi Day

03/14/2016 9:59 AM

I wonder how hard the car's owner had to work to make this happen !
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Re: Happy Pi Day

03/14/2016 10:20 AM

Here's the story behind when some politicians thought they were more "Rational" than mathematicians.

http://www.mentalfloss.com/article/30214/new-math-time-indiana-tried-change-pi-32
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Re: Happy Pi Day

03/14/2016 10:46 AM

Sometimes, "...close enough for government work..." actually was "close enough" for gooberment officials.

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Re: Happy Pi Day

03/14/2016 10:50 AM

Clearly not a Chevy Cavalier, then?

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Re: Happy Pi Day

03/14/2016 9:31 PM

Uh- yes, in all likelihood it is.

3.1415 sounds about right for one, doesn't it?? (km of course, miles would be pushing belief.)
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