[SmellyGeekBoy]

I never understood why it was known as a "pound sign" in America. Surely that would be "£" ?

I think I have some Googling to do. :)

[JoshTriplett]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Number_sign

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Number_sign#Usage_in_North_Ame...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pound