EPISODE · Jan 28, 2026 · 5 MIN
Why do some words give us the ick?
from RTÉ Brainstorm · host RTÉ
How do you feel when you hear the words mucus, cyst and moist? We all have certain words or phrases that make us react in different ways. Certain words can provoke positive feelings, while others may make our skin crawl.
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