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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. 馃挩Why does oxygen have the wrong name? 馃Which element is named after a mischievous mythological figure? 馃嚫馃嚜Why has a small Swedish village inspired four element names? Tune in for an educational yet fun journey through the periodic table, and don鈥檛 forget to subscribe for more wordy wonders with Words Unravelled! 馃帴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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