The dark histories behind your favorite scary words, with Jess Zafarris

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing - A podcast by QuickAndDirtyTips.com

951. 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.

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