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In Why Do We Say That, we have curated 101 of the most regularly used idioms, proverbs, turns of phrases, and colloquial terms that have the most fascinating backstories. For each phrase, we have explained how it was coined, how its use evolved through the ages, and how it gained its contemporary use.

Did you know that psychopaths don't have the ability to see the negative consequences of their actions, only the positive ones? Did you know that self-discipline is a better indicator of success than your IQ score? Did you know that the Walt Disney Company is the world’s second biggest buyer of explosives? If you learned anything in the last few lines, you're going to learn a bunch more in the next 5,000 facts.

Airliners are falling out of the sky. The United States is on lockdown. The President is about to punish the country behind the atrocities. But Adam Drake knows they're making a terrible error. A lawyer and former Special Forces Tier 1 operator, Drake has evidence that it’s a false flag operation to disguise the real party behind the attacks…terrorists operating from training camps in America with ties to a traitor in the White House.

This audiobook is full of interesting information that you can whip out in any conversation. You'll never be lost for words and always have the perfect icebreaker.

Radicalized in prisons, recruited and trained to be deadly assassins, they’re invisible, working menial jobs no one notices. A silent army is assembled to avenge the martyrs killed by US drones. The plan is to publicly kill a long list of VIPs, starting with someone close to the American president. Before the killing begins, Adam Drake, an attorney and former Delta Force Tier 1 operator, is assigned to a CEO of a defense contractor, whose assistant was murdered in his office.

Have you ever found yourself "in over your head" wondering why we "call shotgun" for the front passenger seat? Or pondered what "letting the cat out of the bag" truly signifies when it comes to revealing secrets? If these questions pique your curiosity, and you desire some "food for thought," then brace yourself for an enthralling expedition through the captivating world of language with Why Do We Say That? But that's not all, because in the forthcoming sequel, get prepared to confront the "elephant in the room" and learn how to "walk on eggshells" with finesse.

What if the Trinity we've been taught is not the Trinity of the Bible? In this groundbreaking book, Matthew Barrett reveals a shocking discovery: We have manipulated the Trinity, recreating the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in our own image. We have distorted the biblical, orthodox Trinity to justify our countless social agendas. With clarity, creativity, and conviction Barrett mines the scriptures as well as the creeds and confessions of the faith to help you rediscover the beauty and simplicity of our Triune God.

The Better Off Dead series delves into the furthest corners of your mind, where your deepest, darkest fears lurk. These masters of horror will haunt your dreams and stalk your nightmares, taking you to the edge of sanity before pushing you to the brink of madness!

Like many people, you’ve probably used idioms or phrases like these without giving them a second thought. But if you were to take a moment to step back and learn about them, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to discover the mesmerizing and sometimes outright bizarre origins to these fun sayings! In Why Do We Say That?, we have curated 202 of the most regularly used idioms, proverbs, turns of phrases, and colloquial terms that have the most fascinating backstories. For each phrase, we explain how it was coined, how its use evolved, and how it gained its contemporary use.

A regular podcast about Call of Cthulhu, horror films and horror gaming in general

Thirty-nine terrifying stories that will keep you up all night and make you want to call in sick to work. Enjoy stories of karma, fear, supernatural horror, deadly women, and retribution.The Better Off Dead Series delves into the farthest corners of your mind, where your deepest, darkest fears lurk. These masters of horror will haunt your dreams and stalk your nightmares, taking you to the edge of sanity before pushing you to the brink of madness!

America's electricity network is under attack, with catastrophic consequences. Domestic terrorists have the grid in their sights and they've already planted their malware. What they don't know, is their operation is being offered to the highest bidder. And America's enemies will pay almost anything to bring the infidels to their knees. Adam Drake, a former Special Forces Tier One operator is on the case, but it looks like he's too late.

Are you fascinated by history's darkest mysteries and the intricate tapestry of human nature? Curious about the forces that led to one of the darkest periods in American history? Wondering how superstition and fear could ignite a whirlwind of chaos and injustice? Dive into the gripping world of 17th-century Massachusetts, where accusations of witchcraft ignited a blaze of hysteria and justice teetered on a precipice. In A Brief History of the Salem Witch Trials, we unravel the captivating and haunting events that transpired during this dark chapter in American history.

The lawyer and former Special Forces Tier 1 operator pursues a terrorist mastermind from Oregon to Mexico, suspecting he's involved when radiation is detected in California.

We are musicians, composers, engineers, teachers and students alike. The path of a musician can be challenging and uncertain but it can also be enriching and great fun! This is the path we chose and we are here as your resource. Explore theory, history, ear training, technique, special topics and overall musicianship.

Rogues in the House Podcast has gathered the best tales of sword and sorcery from across the community. Here, brave adventurers will find stories lovingly crafted from heroic fantasy greats such as Howard Andrew Jones, John R. Fultz, and John C. Hocking. At their side are up and coming genre authors Chuck Clark, T.A. Markitan, Cora Buhlert, and many more.

This book delves into all the conflicts in the war, including Germany’s disastrous invasion of Russia, the air raids that decimated much of London, and why the US started communicating in the Navajo language.

Why do we say "no dice" when refusing someone's request? Why are some people born with a “silver spoon” in their mouths? What does it truly mean to be a “jack of all trades”? Like many people, you’ve probably used idioms or phrases like these without giving them a second thought. In Why Do We Say That, we have curated 101 regularly used idioms, proverbs, turns of phrases, and colloquial terms that have the most fascinating backstories. For each phrase, we have explained how it was coined, how its use evolved through the ages, and how it gained its contemporary use.

Imagine Monty Python writes horror...Welcome to the wonderfully horrific world of Bizarro - that dark, forbidding corner of the horror genre where absolutely anything goes and one may delve into the farthest recesses of the authors' warped imaginations. Prepare yourself, dear listener, for a journey into the unknown reaches of terror, from which you can only hope you will return with your sanity intact...

Did you know that hamsters are only able to blink one eye at a time? Did you know the longest video game marathon ever recorded was 29 hours and 31 minutes? Did you know the earliest case of hearing loss documented in writing is from ancient Egypt in 1550 BC? In that era, people injected red lead, goat urine, olive oil, bat wings, and ant eggs in the ear canal in an attempt to cure bad hearing. In these 1,500 facts, you're going to learn more than you learned from all your high school teachers combined.