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What's Pi Day all about? Math, science, pies and more

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Pi Day is March 14 or 3/14 -- the first three digits of an infinite number with many practical uses.

Pi is a mathematical constant that expresses the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter.

Pi Day itself dates to 1988 , when physicist Larry Shaw began celebrations at the Exploratorium science museum.

In 2009 , Congress designated every March 14 to be the big day .

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