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Virginia has long been associated with the Scots-Irish who settled in the region during the 1700s. Throughout the centuries, the commonwealth has continued to serve as a home for those of Irish ancestry. In fact, 9.1% of Virginians have…
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Any Charlottean will tell you that the Queen City is a transplant city, with a large percentage of new residents coming in from New England, New York, and other locations with large Irish populations.  That said, as the city gets bigger,…
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Ah, Pi Day: the one day every year that brings together dessert enthusiasts and math fanatics in equal measure. The best part? You don’t even need a rudimentary understanding of math to appreciate March 14 (or 3/14, in honor of 3.14, the…
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Want to relive the carefree, indulgent feeling of college bar crawls? Or maybe you’re more of a donut trail kind of person (which is completely relatable). No matter what type of “trail” you’re used to, National Pi Day is the perfect time…
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National Pi Day isn’t to be confused with National Pie Day, which falls on January 23 each year. However, both national holidays are perfect excuses to devour your weight in assorted pie slices. Pi Day sans “e” comes two months after the…
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National Pi Day on March 14 gives math nerds the opportunity to celebrate their passion for the mathematical constant pi (3.14), while also consuming delicious slices of sweet or savory baked pies. To help you celebrate the big day, we’ve…
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Spring in Michigan is the perfect time to swap your snow boots for stargazing gear as Michigan's night skies come alive with cosmic wonders. Whether you revel in howling at the Worm Moon or swoon over the amicable meeting of planetary…
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March 14 may appear to be just another day, but it’s a huge one in the math community. Yes, 3/14 is Pi Day, a nod to pi — the most studied number in mathematics. Pi, or π in Greek, is an infinitely repeating number, though we’re primarily…
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St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner! Whether you are of Irish heritage or just a fun-loving person, this holiday will surely elicit some excitement for the upbeat festivities. For some background, St. Paddy's Day marks the…
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Winter weather tends to be particularly brutal in Milwaukee, but sometimes spring can be a bit rough as well. That’s why it’s nice to get away, especially over Spring Break — but it’s not always financially feasible. Thankfully, there are a…
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