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The not-so-spooky origins of 'ghost' — and why the word still haunts our language

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Two children, one of whom is dressed as a ghost, attend a Halloween party in Sofia, Bulgaria, in 2010. (AFP via Getty Images)
Two children, one of whom is dressed as a ghost, attend a Halloween party in Sofia, Bulgaria, in 2010. (AFP via Getty Images)

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