The Story Behind Indiana's 1897 Vote to Change the Value of Pi

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The Story Behind Indiana's 1897 Vote to Change the Value of Pi

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The Surprising Story Behind Indiana's 1897 Vote to Change the Value of Pi

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How an incorrect value of pi almost got codified into law

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