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Ever wondered what the letters \u201cWC\u201d on a bathroom door actually mean? They stand for \u201cwater closet,\u201d a term that dates back to the early days of indoor plumbing.
\nAs toilets became connected to water pipes, they were often placed in small separate rooms known as water closets.
\nThe term may sound unfamiliar today, but \u201cWC\u201d has remained on signs around the world for generations.
\nSo the next time you see \u201cWC,\u201d you\u2019ll know it\u2019s simply a little piece of plumbing history\u2014read more below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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