In this episode, Rob and Jess dive headfirst into the topsy-turvy world of palindromes: words, phrases, and numbers that read the same backward and forward. From the humble “wow” to a mind-boggling 1,300-word monster, we’ve got the subject covered from top to bottom (and back to front).

🔁 What’s the longest known palindrome?
🔁 What’s the oldest we’ve ever found?
🔁 Who were the winners at this year’s palindrom awards (The Symmsys)?

These questions answered and more in another Words Unravelled.

👂LISTEN: https://podfollow.com/words-unravelle…
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📚Anthony Etherin’s poems: https://x.com/Anthony_Etherin
📹 Write Words Make Magic ambigrams: / @writewordsmakemagic
🏆 The Symmys 2024: https://tcampbell.substack.com/p/symm…

==LINKS==
Rob’s YouTube channel: / robwords
Jess’ Useless Etymology blog: https://uselessetymology.com/
Rob on X: x.com/robwordsyt
Jess on TikTok: tiktok.com/@jesszafarris

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