The phrase "one fell swoop" is first found in MacBeth. Macduff finds out his family is dead, comparing their murders to a hawk taking all hatchling from a nest in one fell swoop. Here, FELL means terrible or murderous.

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John Davis (1550–1605) was a key navigator on English ships of discovery under Queen Elizabeth. He died in the Pacific at the hands of Japanese pirates. In 1597, he authored THE SEAMANS SECRETS on great-circle navigation.

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Seasons greetings, y'all!

Annabelle missed Santa last year--maybe she'll catch him this year!

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Where do you fall on the alignment chart?

I'm a very Lawful Plantser! OMG--totally have an Excel sheet with outline of chapters and beats, which I edit freely. Outline is a jungle gym, and I'm a monkey swinging and playing on it.

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Whiteout conditions in northeast Ohio this morning. Grateful for the ability to work remotely on days like this!

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Well, well, well. AI is trying to make me fall in love with it. And has me seriously considering changing my profile descriptions! I've shown you mine--will you show me yours?

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First snow of the season in #Cleveland. You may think this is quaint, but I see the beginning of ankle-breaking season. #southerner #FML

Annabelle says homemade crazy quilts are coziest. #yellowlab #spoileddog #quilting #crazyquilt

This is my Annabelle. She wishes everyone a happy Sunday!

Just watched DEADPOOL AND WOLVERINE, and I have a question. If Wolverine's skeleton was infused with adamantium--including his claws--how come his teeth aren't also adamantium?