Denise in Panama City, Florida, is trying to recall a word for the fear of not knowing what happens in the world after one dies. It’s a more elevated term than FOMO, the fear of missing out. A poetic alternative is gephyrophobia, a fear of crossing...
Is there a single word that sums up the idea of morbid fascination? This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Morbid Fascination” Hi, you have A Way with Words. Howdy, this is David Cobb calling from Eureka, California. Howdy, David. Hi...
heartstick n.— «Some pounds throw both dogs and cats in together for gassing. Other pounds use a method called heartstick where a lethal dose of medication is injected into the heart. Unfortunately, it is often not done correctly!» —“Never buy a...

