Why Do We Celebrate Pi Day on March 14?

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The discussion celebrates Pi Day, highlighting its significance and the playful nature of math-related humor. Participants share light-hearted jokes about the irrationality of Pi, with references to a 3.14% increase in math sales on this day. There is a humorous exchange about the absurdity of the situation, including a mock courtroom scenario where participants jokingly object to each other's comments. The conversation also touches on the idea that Europeans cannot celebrate Pi Day in the same way due to their calendar differences. Overall, the thread captures a festive and humorous spirit surrounding the celebration of mathematics.
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HapPi Day!
 
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BillTre said:
Follow me for more Pi day recipes.
I like the way you have rounded Pi up, to make it go further.
 
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Math sales increase by 3.14% on Pi Day.
 
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DrClaude said:
That's irrational!
... and absurd (not a surd).
 
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Then whats wrong if they are selling more math on pi symbol day ??
 
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berkeman said:
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Objection, your honor! The witness is delivering an irrational response!
 
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diogenesNY said:
Objection, your honor! The witness is delivering an irrational response!
The witness's statement transcends the court proceedings.
 
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Must be sad that Europeans cannot celebrate pi day as there is no 14th month and April only has 30 days
so go 'murica!
 
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One Pi was never enough for me, I always need to order two.
 

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