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The surprising 1930s origin of the word 'gaslighting' revealed

The surprising 1930s origin of the word 'gaslighting' revealed

'Gaslighting' is far more than just a buzzword thrown around online - its chilling origins lie in a 1938 play that explored psychological torment with eerie precision.

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