1) Pi or π is a mathematical constant whose value is the ratio of any circle's circumference to its diameter in Euclidean space; this is the same value as the ratio of a circle's area to the square of its radius. It is approximately equal to 3.14159 in the usual decimal notation. π is one of the most important mathematical and physical constants: many formulae from mathematics, science, and engineering involve π.
2) π is an irrational number, which means that its value cannot be expressed exactly as a fraction m/n, where m and n are integers. Consequently, its decimal representation never ends or repeats. It is also a transcendental number, which means that no finite sequence of algebraic operations on integers (powers, roots, sums, etc.) can be equal to its value; proving this was a late achievement in mathematical history and a significant result of 19th century German mathematics. Throughout the history of mathematics, there has been much effort to determine π more accurately and to understand its nature; fascination with the number has even carried over into non-mathematical culture.
3) Pi Rap
4) Pi on Letterman:
4) Pi to the millionth digit is.......well, I tried putting it on the blog here but the number itself exceeded the 1mb limit I have for content. I have been thwarted by the power of Pi and blog spot. But you can find Pi to the millionth digit here.
(sources: wikipedia, piday.org)
Have a great Pi Day everyone!
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