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The Dark Histories Behind Your Favorite Scary Words (Interview with Jess Zafarris)
24 Oct 2023 Grammar Girl Podcast, Full Episodes 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 … Continue reading
What’s the difference between a violin and a fiddle? | MUSIC WORDS
Let this episode be music to your ears as Rob Watts and Jess Zafarris explore the melodic origins of all manner of musical words. 👦 Which instrument used to be called a “ho boy”? 🎤 What does “karaoke” literally mean? … Continue reading
Cycling: Manchester, A city going Dutch?
HAOMA Productions Documentary – Manchester, a city going dutch? Produced & Directed by Kwame Amoah Mensah […]
I rode every new bike lane in Paris to learn the inside story of its cycling transformation
The transformation of Paris into a bike city over the past few years has been remarkable. And a lot of the credit goes to Mayor Anne Hidalgo. But there’s another story that I discovered while riding every new bike lane … Continue reading
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