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Sunsparc t1_jdcp3h9 wrote

Reply to comment by UnderlordZ in TIL that the phrase “time immemorial” (as used in English common law) refers to any time prior to July 6, 1189 by b0b10b1aws1awb10g

"From this day forth, all the toilets in this kingdom shall be known as.... Johns!"

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snow_michael t1_jddx386 wrote

That's a c16th migration of the c16th word jakes, meaning piss-place ... and no one knows why

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