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Books

Joy of Pi

“Joy of Pi” by David Blatner
This fun little book contains many easy-to-read stories, factiods, and history about our favorite number pi.

Links

Pi Neck Tie

If you must wear a tie to work, this is the tie to wear on Pi Day. Get your Pi Neck Tie now.

Pictures

Comic: Trapped in a Universe Factory

This xkcd comic suggests that irrational numbers, like Pi, may lead to imprisonment in a "Universe Factory". We here at Piday.org are still researching that claim.

Links

Pi at Penny Arcade (Sorta)

This blog post at Penny Arcade refers to the movie Pi, not the number.

Videos

Pictures of Pi

A YouTube video of, basically, some renderings of Pi. Not the greatest but maybe a bit inspiring.

In the News | Links

Legislating Math

On February 5, 1897, the state of Indiana almost declared pi as "5/4 to 4" or 3.2. While it's fairly common for governmental bodies to legislate weights and measures, this shows that the Indiana Legislature doesn't understand the concept of irrational numbers. It's the irrational part that makes pi so great, in the first place. Coverage of this event includes: