People are only just realising what WC means and why it’s called that, and it’s leaving them stunned
HAVE you ever looked at a toilet and wondered why it often has the letters "WC" on it?People are only just realising what "WC" on a toilet door actually meansCredit: AlamyIt didn't always mean that though - it was initially called a "wash-down closet" but common usage meant it evolved to mean "water closet".
When indoor plumbing became common in houses, people often turned a clothing closet into what we refer to now as a toilet. And as it was one of the only places in the home that had running indoor water, it was called a "water closet".
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