:'(

I believe they define status to avoid having multiple return statements, which is likely for best practice reasons.

If number isn't an Int - it may crash the code as it still tries to use the operator on it. It never just "skips" parts unless it has a reason.

I only just realised, I dont need the "else:" statement, as it passes the unwanted items... The whole thing is clunky but oh well.

Would stating the data-type have a impact performance-wise? Also could it be potentially good just to prevent mishandling?