A Very Interesting Math Experiment: Discovering Pi by Throwing a Needle

Mathematics is like a vast and beautiful garden with wonders waiting to be discovered. Among these wonders, one of the most captivating is the number π, a symbol as intriguing as a rare flower. Since the days of the wise Archimedes, mathematicians have been fascinated by π, exploring its mysteries just as one might admire a garden’s most exquisite bloom.

You might wonder how this garden metaphor came to be. Well, I’ve been spending time gardening and nurturing a variety of plants and flowers, which has led me to see parallels between the wonders of nature and the marvels of mathematics. Just as a gardener delights in every budding flower, mathematicians find joy in unveiling the secrets of π.

The number π, often referred to as pi, is one of those mathematical ideas that people find both mysterious and fascinating. Why is it so special? 
For starters, “pi” (π) is an irrational number, which is the ratio of a circle’s circumference (2πr) to its diameter (2r). In other words, when you measure a circular object like a coin or a cup, it will always turn out that your circle is a little more than three times its width around. That is literally true for all circles of any size and this makes it really useful in figuring out anything round.