Tag Archives: Language

How Fruits Got Their Names

Posted on August 17, 2024 by agogo22
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The Dark Histories Behind Your Favorite Scary Words (Interview with Jess Zafarris)

Posted on August 15, 2024 by agogo22

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 … Continue reading →

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What mystery did the original “clue” solve? | MYTHOLOGY WORDS

Posted on August 14, 2024 by agogo22

In this episode of Words Unravelled, hosts Rob and Jess dive into the fascinating world of etymology, uncovering the surprising origins of everyday words rooted in ancient mythology. 🔍 Where did the first “clue” lead? ⚡ Which god literally inspires … Continue reading →

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This Book Has No Words

Posted on August 11, 2024 by agogo22
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it’s agriculture all the way down #linguistics #etymology #language #history

Posted on August 4, 2024 by agogo22
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Do “vegetables” technically exist? | FOOD WORDS

Posted on July 31, 2024 by agogo22

n this episode of Words Unravelled, Rob and Jess explore the delicious origins of our words for foods. They delve into the etymology of “dinner”, “lunch” and all manner of mealtime, and ask whether “vegetables” technically even exist. As usual, … Continue reading →

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What Is a Garden Path Sentence?

Posted on July 29, 2024 by agogo22
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The origin of every English city’s name

Posted on July 27, 2024 by agogo22

Join me for an etymological tour of England. And go to https://ground.news/robwords to stay fully informed and see through the headlines. Save 40% on unlimited access to the Ground News Vantage Plan for one month only. In this video, I … Continue reading →

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African Americans React “Your Grammar Is Basic Compared to Black English”

Posted on July 26, 2024 by agogo22

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Company Names That Don’t Work in Other Languages Pt. 1

Posted on July 25, 2024 by agogo22
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