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Nerds of the world are celebrating our annual nerd-o-rama, Pi Day. Have a great one.
What is Pi Day and why do nerds celebrate it?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the celebration of Pi Day, its significance among enthusiasts, and alternative dates and symbols related to the mathematical constant pi. Participants explore cultural variations in celebrating Pi Day and related concepts, including Tau Day and Pi Approximation Day.
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants celebrate Pi Day on March 14, while others suggest June 28 as a more appropriate date for celebrating tau.
- There is mention of Einstein's birthday coinciding with Pi Day, adding another layer of significance.
- One participant humorously notes that Pi Day is celebrated in specific regions, while others have to wait for Pi Approximation Day on July 22.
- Several participants share personal anecdotes about celebrating with pie, indicating a light-hearted approach to the holiday.
- There is a discussion about the accuracy of different representations of pi, with some arguing that 22/7 is a better approximation than 3/14.
- Another participant suggests celebrating at a specific time on March 14 for greater accuracy, highlighting the playful nature of the discussion.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express differing views on the significance of March 14 versus June 28 for celebrations, as well as the accuracy of various approximations of pi. The discussion remains unresolved regarding which date or representation is more appropriate.
Contextual Notes
Participants reference cultural differences in date formats and celebrations, which may lead to confusion regarding the significance of Pi Day and related observances.
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Jonathan Scott
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But we can at least celebrate Einstein's birthday.
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DrGreg
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Nerds of the United States, Belize and Micronesia (and maybe some Canadians), apparently. The rest of us have to wait until 22 July.Chestermiller said:
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My wife got pie to eat at work. I did not :(
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Don't worry Greg! Tau Day is just around the corner and you can make it up with 2 pies!Greg Bernhardt said:
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I had a great \pi Day.
Good times had by all.
Good times had by all.
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Greg Bernhardt said:
but did your work colleagues get you a birthday cake ?
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Goodness! You youngsters!
We still celebrate pi day on 22nd of July.
(Of course, in UK Monday was 14/3 and we don't get a 31/4, so your pi day is a bit of a mystery to us.)
We still celebrate pi day on 22nd of July.
(Of course, in UK Monday was 14/3 and we don't get a 31/4, so your pi day is a bit of a mystery to us.)
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Yeah, that's me. But the 22nd of July is Pi Approximation Day . . . a totally different holidayMerlin3189 said:
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And 3/14 is spot on?
Actually I think 22/7 is nearer than 3/14 by about 3.28 x 10-4, but 3/142016 is closer.
Actually I think 22/7 is nearer than 3/14 by about 3.28 x 10-4, but 3/142016 is closer.
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You could celebrate on 3/14 at 1:59:27, that is pretty accurate (or :26 if you prefer correct digits over rounding).
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True, but that's just what people call it, so I go with it.Merlin3189 said:
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