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Why ‘Useless Etymology’ gives you super powers, with Jess Zafarris

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

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Where 'debunk' comes from

Jess traces debunk to Buncombe County and explains bunk/bunkum originating from a long nonsensical speech.

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