If you’ve heard a clever explanation that involves an acronym, you’re probably wrong.
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Where Does the Word ‘Sh*t’ Come From?
There’s a popular myth that the word “sh*t” originated as an acronym for “Ship High in Transit,” a supposed nautical phrase. As convincing as that may seem, it’s actually untrue and the origins of the word are much older.
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