Fake urine poses law enforcement challenge. People trying to pass off another person's urine has long been an issue for Tippecanoe County, Ind., courts. In recent years, testers are seeing more synthetic urine kits. The (Lafayette, Ind.) Journal & Courier.
Quick Answer. The bathroom of a maritime vessel is known as the head because of its location aboard vessels in the bow or fore of the ship, as explained by the Naval Heritage and History Command. The term first appears in 1708 in Woodes Rogers' book, A Cruising Voyage Around the World.. Continue Reading.
The origin of this term is still a mystery. Some boaters are very particular and if you ask them to help you with your ropes will act like they do not know what you are talking about. Annoying? Yes. You have been warned! Bow and Stern = Front and Back . The front of the boat is called the bow. The rear is the stern. If someone asks you to âthrow me the bowline,â you should toss him the rope at the front of the boat. Head = Bathroom . A bathroom on a boat is called a head. Again, how did this term come about?