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    What are some appropriate Pi Day activities for kids?
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    You can make some simple pies, such as filling pre-made pie crusts with pudding and/or whipped cream. If the kids like arts and crafts, you can have them design their own pi-themed t-shirts using puff paints. For a physical activity, you can have the kids do a pi run/walk.
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    Is Pi Day a national holiday?
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    It is not a national holiday, but it can be celebrated across the country.
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    Why is the time 1:59 significant?
    Community Answer
    It is significant because the first few digits of pi are 3.14159. Pi day is 3/14 (March 14th), and the most significant time on pi day would be the digits that come next, or 1:59.
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    Can I add pi to something to celebrate Pi Day?
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    Yes. The more pi you manage to incorporate into your day, the better your Pi Day becomes.
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    Why did people consider celebrating Pi Day at 1:59? Why not 3:14?
    Linnie
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    Both times would be excellent for celebrating Pi Day, as would any time during the day. People consider celebrating Pi Day at 1:59 since the first few digits of pi are 3.14159, so they would be celebrating on 3/14 at 1:59.
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    Can Pi Day be celebrated in Britain?
    Linnie
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    Pi Day can be celebrated anywhere. If you enjoy the number pi, consider having an event to commemorate the day.
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    How many soccer balls do I have to hide for the Pi Day scavenger hunt?
    Linnie
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    Hide the amount of soccer balls that correlate to the next digit in pi. If, for example, you've hidden 3 baseballs, 1 hat, 4 boxes, and 1 stuffed animal, hide 5 soccer balls to stick with the digits of pi (3.1415).
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    In which countries is Pi Day popular?
    Linnie
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    Pi Day is recognized worldwide, and thus, it is celebrated across the globe in many countries. It is perhaps most common in the United States. Many other locations use the day/month/year format for time and instead celebrate Pi Approximation Day on 22 July (for 22/7).
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