[HN Gopher] A Wild Claim about the Powers of Pi Creates a Transc...
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A Wild Claim about the Powers of Pi Creates a Transcendental
Mystery
Author : bookofjoe
Score : 10 points
Date : 2024-01-27 19:32 UTC (3 hours ago)
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| bookofjoe wrote:
| https://archive.ph/uRrcQ
| qarl wrote:
| > Pi (p) is probably the most famous number in mathematics.
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| I'd argue that 1 is better known.
| qarl wrote:
| Heck, I'd be willing to bet more people know about Pi's
| neighbor 3 than Pi itself.
| NoZebra120vClip wrote:
| Well, the headline promises A Wild Claim!
| blueprint wrote:
| yeah in fact pi isnt technically even "known" by anyone
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