By Jessica Nieberg
Medill Reports
While March 14 can be celebrated by playing math and science activities, it is not because it’s Einstein’s birthday. March 14 was also Pi Day — 3.14 as 3/14 — and while intellectual games are encouraged, the day is often honored with one of America’s favorite desserts.
And one local bar held a pie-eating contest to celebrate.
PHOTO AT TOP: The five contestants in the men’s competition prepare to eat four pounds of whipped cream. (Jessica Nieberg/MEDILL)