📌 Public toilets: why the inscription “WC” actually refers to a 19th-century “water closet”

Posted 21 February 2026 by: Admin #Various

The enigmatic inscription “WC” adorns the doors of public toilets worldwide, but few know its true meaning. These two letters refer to a revolutionary 19th-century innovation in hygiene and domestic privacy. Discover why this Victorian term continues to prevail in our modern public spaces.

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“WC” stands for “Water Closet”, literally a closet with water. This name…

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