The Octothorpe, Part 1
Tags: Curiosity · History · Language
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
Rolly's Take
This blog speaks to the inquisitive soul who finds beauty in the untold stories behind everyday symbols. You may be someone who delights in the history that lingers beneath the surface, tracing the threads of etymology and cultural evolution with a sense of wonder. Here, the octothorpe becomes a portal into the complexities of language and meaning, inviting you to contemplate the marriage of the sublime and the absurd in our shared lexicon. It’s a space where curiosity reigns, and the mundane is transformed into a rich tapestry of human expression.