We have all seen the letters WC on the toilet doors, but have you ever wondered why it's there? Many people have taken to social media to share their surprise after learning the acronym actually stands for water closet.
However, even this wasn't always the case as back in the day it was initially called a wash-down closet. Once indoor plumbing became more common for households many people turned their clothing closets into a small bathroom with a toilet, reports The Sun.
Due to this being one of the only places in the home with running water inside, it became known as a water closet. After the realisation of the history of the letters, many people have taken to Twitter to share their shock.
