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Familiar Things, Odd Names

Did you know that when you’re playing chess and every possible move is to your disadvantage, the situation is called a zugswang. Or were you aware that barm is the foam in a beer. And if you ingest a lot of barm, chances are you will  experience the zings, or a hangover. Join John Green as he defines 48 things you didn’t know had names in this episode of Mental Floss.

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