Happy Pi Day, the number that is!

It might be the most exciting reason to celebrate and dig into any festive sweet or savory dessert that has a pie-shape look, as today is Pi Day, March 14.

According to NationalCalendarDay.com, the holiday blends a realm of both mathematics and gastronomy. This date, 3/14, mirrors the first three significant digits of pi (π) – 3.14, an infinite number pivotal in calculating the circumference of a circle.

Even thought Pi Day is most know for sweet treats, it also serves as an educational purpose. The Greek letter π, came about in the mid-18th century and the word “pi” itself actually was the first letter of the Greek word perimetros. That is then broken down to circumference.

As time on and many decades, a physicist by the name of Larry Shaw decided to have a bit of fun with the numbers and the day itself in 1988, and came up with the well-known math formula we all know. The mathematical formula is π=Circumference/Diameter, as it is a ratio and is obtained from a circle. Another fun fact about this day is that it honors Albert Einstein’s birthday, who was born in 1879.

Other than being known for a enthusiastic day for mathematicians, food euthenics will also be able to join in on the fun for a few well-known locations here in Eastern North Carolina.

Baskin-Robbins is just one of the places, where you can save $2.00 on a Polar Pizza ice cream treat when you make a purchase either online or in the Baskin-Robbins app. You can use the promo code PIDAY at the end of checkout.

Burger King, who is well-known for their Whoopers, will be promoting their Hershey’s Sundae Pie, with a $3.14 or more purchase on Thursday at participating locations. This will be available on the BK App and at bk.com. For more information and details on this sweet and tasty treat, please look at the Burger King app.

If you want more of an authentic and savory taste of pie, such as pizza, Blaze Pizza will be selling an 11-inch pizza for $3.14 on Thursday. This limited-time deal is only valid for in-restaurant orders and each person purchasing the offer will have to be present inside the participating location. Each person that buys a pizza will be limited to one per person.

Pizza Hut will also be promoting their pi-tastic deals on a special day, as you can purchase a large menu-priced pizza and get a large free 1-topping pizza today only. As for other purchases like their Pan, Stuffed Crusted, and additional toppings and extra cheese, there will an additional charges. Each purchase will be limited to one per person.

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