title: Code to generate Gaussian (normally distributed) random numbers in Ruby
body: <p>What is some code to generate normally distributed random numbers in ruby?</p>
  
  <p>(Note: I answered my own question, but I'll wait a few days before accepting to see if anyone has a better answer.) </p>
  
  <p><strong>EDIT:</strong></p>
  
  <p>Searching for this, I looked at all pages on SO resulting from the two searches:</p>
  
  <p>+"normal distribution" ruby</p>
  
  <p>and</p>
  
  <p>+gaussian +random ruby</p>