Numbers vs. Words Round 1: 29 vs. "to lick something into shape"

Which is your favourite? 29 or "to lick something into shape"? Cast your vote here: https://tomrocksmaths.com/2025/05/21/numbers-vs-words-round-1-29-vs-to-lick-something-into-shape/ The first round in a new video series - "Numbers vs. Words" - where Dr Tom Crawford and Susie Dent share some of their favourite numbers/words in a battle for your vote. Results will be posted alongside the next round so keep an eye out to see if your favourite was the winner. Susie is a lexicographer, etymologist and writer, best known as the expert in 'Dictionary Corner' on Countdown for over 30 years. Dr Tom is the Public Engagement Lead and Departmental Lecturer in Mathematics at the Oxford University Department for Continuing Education. He also teaches at Robinson College, Cambridge. https://www.conted.ox.ac.uk/profiles/tom-crawford For more maths content check out Tom's website https://tomrocksmaths.com/ You can also follow Tom on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @tomrocksmaths. https://www.facebook.com/tomrocksmaths/ https://twitter.com/tomrocksmaths https://www.instagram.com/tomrocksmaths/ Support Tom's work via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/tomrocksmaths