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Coin toss cleared election in Peru

There was suspense prevailing, as the final result was not entirely clear. If it were not so, there would need to be a flawless solution.  Finally, there was a way out on which both parties fully settled at the crucial moment. Whatever was thought out was certainly an ideal solution in that situation. When the recorded votes did not bring any perfect conclusion, it was firmly decided to take up a fresh, solemn decision.  It was definitely a well-tested open coin toss. When the idea was finalised, they concluded with their intense curiosity for the ultimate result. Reportedly, both the candidates received exactly a similar number of votes. So there was no other suitable way than to carry on with the quite practical, tried-and-tested toss formula.  It was reportedly the result of the mayoral election in Peru.  Of course. It was a practised option and more often considered respectful in all the possible ways. It was declared that both the candidates got as many as 671 v...

Pi Day


Math enthusiasts around the world, from college kids to rocket scientists, celebrate Pi Day on March 14. Pi Day remains an annual celebration of the mathematical constant π. 

Since 3, 1, and 4 are the first three significant figures of π, it was first celebrated in the New World in the United States. 

The tradition was started by physicist Larry Shaw, an employee of the San Francisco Science Museum, the Exploratorium. Since the year 1988, it has been seen gaining global popularity. 

Thus, there is no denying the fact that it has entered into its long trail of 36 years. It has indeed secured a very commendable success.

On this particular day, mathematicians try to raise awareness on their thought a tad bit dry subject among lay persons, through various lectures, museum exhibitions and pie (sic) eating competitions respectively.






or 3/14 — the first three digits of an infinite number with many practical uses.

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