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.

From the duo behind the massively successful and award-winning podcast Stuff You Should Know comes an unexpected look at things you thought you knew. Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant started the podcast Stuff You Should Know back in 2008 because they were curious - curious about the world around them, curious about what they might have missed in their formal educations, and curious to dig deeper on stuff they thought they understood.

Funny You Should Ask... features the QI Elves' answers to 200 questions on topics ranging from goosebumps to gherkins and everything in-between. Generously sprinkled with mind-boggling extra facts from the Elves, this is essential listening for the incurably curious.

In 1144 Random, Interesting & Fun Facts You Need To Know, you'll learn more than you learnt from all your high school teachers combined. It's full of interesting information that you can whip out in any conversation. You'll never be lost for words and always have the perfect ice breaker.   

There are a lot of different ways to learn a language—studying books, taking a class, or even watching foreign movies. But I’m an auditory learner. I have to hear and repeat the language to make it stick. When I was a teenager taking French classes, I would often make my own (cassette) recordings and study for my tests by listening to them. All learning methods are valid! But there is only one you can so anytime and anywhere. And that’s what you’ll experience with this audiobook. I have taken great care to choose vocabulary and sentences that you can actually use!

Are you the trivia buff in your friend group? Maybe you're just always hoping to learn more random facts to keep up your sleeve. Whether you're a regular trivia fanatic or someone looking for a fun audiobook to listen to, this audiobook goes beyond the scope of general knowledge into some of the most interesting facts and intriguing trivia tidbits out there.

These powerful affirmations will empower you with all the confidence in the world as the truth is, as Black women, our self-confidence is constantly challenged. Say these affirmations out loud and help yourself on a self-love journey. These affirmations can help you with increasing your motivation, loving yourself exactly as you are, and finding growth and healing, confidence, success, wealth, and self-esteem.

You could have a Harvard degree or a lifetime’s experience as a librarian, and you still wouldn’t have come across some of the facts found in Interesting Facts for Smart Kids. But after a few rounds of listening to some of the most bizarre things you’ll ever learn about the world, you’ll have a family of experts in, well, everything! 

You can work hard on your grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation, but being able to communicate naturally isn’t easy. In fact, the toughest part of learning Spanish is knowing how to speak like a native. Whatever you're experienced with languages, whether you’re an absolute beginner or someone with basic knowledge who wants to improve their ability, this course will get you speaking Spanish quickly, confidently, and like a pro! The beautiful language of Spanish can be difficult to understand. That’s why having the proper guidance is key.

Studies show that, on average, children up to the age of 8 spent more than two hours in front of a screen daily. Children aged between eight and 12 spent even more time in front of screens (more than four and a half hours, in fact!). This leads to a sedentary life starting from childhood and a very unhealthy lifestyle. A powerful and easy solution to this is to not dismiss games and activities you and your entire generation played and engaged in as children, thinking times have changed. They haven’t. The time for play is still here, now, with Super Fun Activities for Kids!

This far-reaching book will test the knowledge of any history lover and provide the ultimate challenge for even the most knowledgeable historian. You might find yourself impressing family, friends and even unwitting bystanders with answers to the world's most burning questions about ancient life. Great for fans of ancient Egypt, Rome and Greece.

Want to get back at your kids for making you put up with the most nauseating encounters, while still enjoying some quality time with them? Here’s a unique way of accommodating your child’s preference for the distasteful things in life, without getting yourself dirty. Prepare to be revolted, stumped, and totally tickled with this insane family challenge!

Do you want a fun way to keep your kids entertained while learning at the same time? Do you prefer they spend their time doing something besides playing video games or on electronics? Keep your kids engaged and learning with these interesting facts about mammals. In this audiobook, you will find random yet amazing facts about lions, giraffes, elephants, monkeys, sloths, and much more. Did you know that it can take up to two weeks for a sloth to digest its food, or that giraffes have no vocal cords?

Are you a parent who is looking for some new ideas to help your child feel less stressed and more satisfied? If so, then Indoor and Outdoor Activities for Toddlers That Relieve Stress for Moms has got just what you need! We have compiled a list of activities that will not only entertain your kids, but also give them the opportunity to learn something new. These activities are great fun, and they’re sure to be enjoyed by both children and adults alike. You can find out about these awesome indoor and outdoor activities in our audiobook!

These powerful affirmations will empower you with all the confidence in the world as the truth is, as black women, our self-confidence is constantly challenged. Say these affirmations out loud, and help yourself on a self-love journey. These affirmations can help you with increase your motivation, love yourself exactly as you are, find growth and healing, confidence, success, wealth, and self-esteem.