Sure, it's a nod to 3.14, the never-ending number that describes a circle's circumference, but the reason people show up for it each year isn't because they're

Friday is Pi Day, a national celebration of the mathematical concept, which is the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter and equals 3.14... Schools and museums often plan events to celebrate the concept, which has fascinated humans for centuries, and local eateries offer pie-related deals.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Math enthusiasts around the world, from college students to rocket scientists, celebrate Pi Day, which is March 14 or 3/14 — the first three digits of an infinite number with many practical uses. Many people will mark the day with a slice of pie — sweet, savory or even pizza.