The Octothorpe, Part 1

I dig into the tangled history of the octothorpe: mediaeval scribal marks, pounds and numbers, and the long, messy journey that turned a dusty symbol into the modern hashtag

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Rolly's Take

For the curious spirit who finds beauty in the obscure and complexity in the commonplace. They relish the stories behind symbols, appreciating the tangled threads of history that weave our language together. In this exploration, each line invites a deeper inquiry into the nuances that shape our communication.