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This week Carolyn teaches us about the versatility of X (the math function, treasure marker, former flame hybrid). Portia tells us all about mortgages and...999 year leases?! Say no more. Head to Apple Podcasts and leave us a review and please write in at whatinthewordpod@gmail.com. Have a great week!

Carolyn's Sources:

• https://www.dictionary.com/e/letter-x/
  
  
• https://www.ted.com/talks/terry_moore_why_is_x_the_unknown?language=en
  
  
• http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2014/11/origins-mathematical-convention-using-x-unknown/
  
  
• https://public.oed.com/blog/the-x-factor-the-challenges-of-pronouncing-x/
  
  
• https://web.archive.org/web/20110712230707/http://www.hugkiss.com/valentine/xoxo.shtml
  
  
• https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/a-whole-lot-of-history-behind-x-and-o-kiss-and-hug/2014/02/13/0c3e218a-9341-11e3-b46a-5a3d0d2130da_story.html
• https://mashedradish.com/2017/09/13/a-brief-history-of-x/