How does math keep a folded slice from drooping? And what does pizza have to do with the speed of light?

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How a 19th Century Math Genius Taught Us the Best Way to Hold a Pizza Slice:

http://www.wired.com/2014/09/curvature-and-strength-empzeal/

Planet Money pizza price comparison: http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2014/02/26/282132576/74-476-reasons-you-should-always-get-the-bigger-pizza

Measure the speed of light with your microwave: http://io9.com/5526055/use-your-microwave-to-measure-the-speed-of-light

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