Words Unravelled with RobWords and Jess Zafarris

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  • Jess Zafarris and Rob Watts unravel the stories behind everyday words. Want to watch our episodes too? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8R3ZnESMdsuTevq4ib9CvA
    Rob Watts & Jess Zafarris
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  • Why does oxygen have the wrong name? | ELEMENTS

    Why does oxygen have the wrong name? | ELEMENTS
    Sep 18 2024
    In this episode of Words Unravelled, Rob and Jess explore the fascinating stories behind the names of the elements of the periodic table. From gods and mythological creatures to places and famous scientists, discover how history, language, and culture have shaped the names we use in chemistry today.

    💨Why does oxygen have the wrong name?
    🧌Which element is named after a mischievous mythological figure?
    🇸🇪Why has a small Swedish village inspired four element names?

    Tune in for an educational yet fun journey through the periodic table, and don’t forget to subscribe for more wordy wonders with Words Unravelled!

    🎥WATCH THIS EPISODE: https://youtu.be/EOfP8sTYJwo

    ==LINKS==
    Rob's YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/robwords
    Jess' Useless Etymology blog: https://uselessetymology.com/
    Rob on X: x.com/robwordsyt
    Jess on TikTok: tiktok.com/@jesszafarris
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    47 m
  • What does antidisestablishmentarianism mean? | LONG WORDS

    What does antidisestablishmentarianism mean? | LONG WORDS
    Sep 11 2024
    In this pulchritudinous episode of Words Unravelled, Rob and Jess discuss the longest words in English and beyond: from antidisestablishmentarianism to opado­temacho­selacho­galeo­kranio­leipsano­drim­hypo­trimmato­silphio­karabo­melito­katakechy­meno­kichl­epi­kossypho­phatto­perister­alektryon­opte­kephallio­kigklo­peleio­lagoio­siraio­baphe­tragano­pterygon.

    ❓What does floccinaucinihilipilification mean?
    ⛈️What sound does Bababadalgharaghtakamminarronnkonnbronntonnerronntuonnthunntrovarrhounawnskawntoohoohoordenenthurnuk represent?
    😱Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia is the fear of what?

    These questions answered and many more in another Words Unravelled.

    ▶️ WATCH THIS EPISODE: https://youtu.be/Sb-o50C0vXE
    👕 ROB'S MERCH: https://robwords.myspreadshop.com/
    🎥 JESS'S TIKTOK: https://tiktok.com/@jesszafarris

    ==LINKS==
    Rob's YouTube channel: youtube.com/robwords
    Jess' Useless Etymology blog: https://uselessetymology.com/
    Rob on X: x.com/robwordsyt
    Jess on TikTok: tiktok.com/@jesszafarris

    #etymology #antidisestablishmentarianism #WordsUnravelled
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    40 m
  • Why are you such a nincompoop? | INSULTS

    Why are you such a nincompoop? | INSULTS
    Sep 4 2024
    In this episode, Jess and Rob sling some mud as they explore the etymology of insults.
    🐳 Does "dork" mean what people say it means?
    🤬 Which was Shakespeare's rudest character?
    🍆 What exactly is a "plonker"?
    These dastardly questions answered - and many more - in another Words Unravelled!

    🎥WATCH THIS EPISODE: https://youtu.be/60VKgSd3wM0
    📕JESS'S BOOK: https://tr.ee/Ghw8DYkqBh
    👕 ROB'S MERCH: https://robwords.myspreadshop.com/

    ==LINKS==
    Rob's YouTube channel: youtube.com/robwords
    Jess' Useless Etymology blog: https://uselessetymology.com/
    Rob on X: x.com/robwordsyt
    Jess on TikTok: tiktok.com/@jesszafarris

    #etymology #wordfacts #Insults
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    35 m
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