Today I learnt that the phrase "named and shamed" comes from the House of Commons. I knew that MPs referred to each other as "my honourable friend" etc, but I didn't know that MPs' names are only mentioned if they have done something wrong, and are therefore named and shamed. This interesting fact came from my tour guide at the Houses of Parliament. I've tried and failed to verify it, but I choose to believe it is true because I like it.
http://www.parliament.uk/visiting/visiting-and-tours/
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