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Tau Day Limerick

June 28, 2011

So if working in radians you hate
(How can \frac {\pi}{4} be really \frac {pie}{8} ?),
Make your life simpler now
By just switching to τ
= 6.28318…

The Same in Words

So if working in radians you hate,
(How can pi-fourths be really pie-eighth?)
Make your life simpler now
By just switching to tau
equals six point two eight three one eight…

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9 Comments leave one →
  1. June 28, 2011 5:02 pm

    smiles,
    Glad to see this,
    keep us inspired.

  2. June 30, 2011 4:38 am

    Quirky. i liked it a lot. :)

  3. July 1, 2011 3:36 pm

    this one is unique and cool…
    Thanks for sharing…
    Come join poets rally today.
    Bless your talent.
    Cheers!
    xoxox

  4. July 2, 2011 9:27 am

    Neat and enjoyable to read, I think that sums it up :)

  5. July 2, 2011 1:08 pm

    Quirky is a word I would use to describe too :)

  6. July 3, 2011 4:01 am

    Geeky rhymes are always great :)

  7. July 11, 2011 9:52 pm

    smart.

    Greetings, how are you?

    Inviting you to join our poetry potluck today,

    Week 43 is free verse week, submit 1 to 3 random poems, enjoy the fun!

    Hope to see you soon.
    Happy Tuesday.
    Sign in to follow our blog using your gmail or yahoo accounts…
    Xoxox

  8. July 12, 2011 9:27 am

    Thank you to all the poetry people who have stopped by to read my ditty. I’m honored! But I’m afraid I’m not much of a poet, and my inspirations are few and far between. Still, I’ve enjoyed clicking through to read your blogs — so creative!

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