Pi Day Trivia

What is the "formal" definition of pi?

• 22/7

• 3.1415926

• the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter

• the surface area of a sphere of diameter 22/7

Answer explanation

The 'formal' definition of pi is the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

How many digits are in pi?

• 10 trillion

• 5 billion

• infinite

• a lot

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'infinite' because pi is an irrational number with an infinite number of digits after the decimal point.

What portion of Americans admit to having eaten an entire pie by themselves?

• 1 in 2

• 1 in 5

• 1 in 10

• 1 in 19

Answer explanation

1 in 5 Americans admit to having eaten an entire pie by themselves, making it the correct choice.

Albert Einstein was born on a Pi Day.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Albert Einstein was born on March 14, which is also known as Pi Day (3.14). Therefore, the statement that Albert Einstein was born on a Pi Day is true.

Which men’s cologne brand was named Pi?

• Tommy Hilfiger

• Givenchy

• Old Spice

Answer explanation

The men's cologne brand named Pi is Givenchy, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

What does the Massachusetts Institute of Technology do on Pi Day?

• Pi Bee

• Pie baking Contest

• Pie eating competition

• mails its acceptance letters

Answer explanation

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology mails its acceptance letters on Pi Day, which is a tradition at the institution.

What U.S. city has a zip code containing the first 5 digits of pi?

• Savannah, Georgia

• Salt Lake City, Utah

• Frankfort, Kentucky

• Juneau, Alaska

Answer explanation

The U.S. city with a zip code containing the first 5 digits of pi is Savannah, Georgia.

Which trial did Pi play an important role in?

• Bernie Madoff

• Martha Stewart

• Elizabeth Homes

• OJ Simpson

Answer explanation

Pi played an important role in the OJ Simpson trial, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

What is Homer's favorite circular food?

• Apple Pie

• Donuts

• Pizza

Describe the best pie (pizza) place you've ever been to. What made it so unique and delicious?