Have you ever wondered the meaning behind a phrase? The origin of a word? The story behind the name of a brand, product or business? If you have, then Why Is That Called That is a great match for you.

We answer the important questions like why is Pepsi called Pepsi? Why do we sometimes talk about an "elephant in the room"? Why is a bad dream called a nightmare? Or why is Google called Google?

Every Monday and Friday, we explore these topics in a short and inciteful email.