Here's an introduction to the classical Buffon's Needle Problem. JAVA is needed to participate in the simulation with 1, 10, 100, or 1000 needles, but the explanation is clear enough without it. Also, take a look at my closely related extension of the problem.

   Statistics on the Web. An annotated list of lists about or related to statistics. Some of the lists are for specialized audiences, but many have a wide appeal. And because it's annotated, you can get some idea of what's offered before you click.

   The World Wide Web Virtual Library: Statistics. The top two-thirds of this well-arranged, LONG list of links is devoted to academic sites, including Wright State's. Don't miss the other links to services, simulations, organizations, journals, newsgroups, etc. at the bottom of the page.