What’s the difference between terror and horror? Why was the word for “bear” so scary that it is lost to history? Jess Zafarris, author of “Words from Hell,” goes through these stories and more in a scary, spooky etymology romp to help us get ready for Halloween.

“Words from Hell” https://amzn.to/3rZVxo0

Find Jess Zafarris online:

Useless Etymology: https://uselessetymology.com/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jesszafarris?…
Twitter: / jesszafarris
Instagram: / jesszafarris

Podcast: Want to listen to the whole audio show on the go? Try https://pod.link/173429229.

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