math.sin incorrect result

by 
>>> import math
>>> print math.sin.__doc__
sin(x)

Return the sine of x (measured in radians).

math.sin expects its argument to be in radians, not degrees, so:

>>> import math
>>> print math.sin(math.radians(68))
0.927183854567

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