Signage of F–king, Austria ©gringolandia99
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It’s a bit delayed to wonder if it’s an April Fool’s Day prank, but the town of F–king, Austria is in fact considering a name change.
The Austrian town of 104 residents was unknown until U.S. troops were stationed there in World War II. All 104 residents have to vote in favor of the name change in order for it to happen. A prior vote occurred in 2005, with residents voting against the name change.
Experts say the town’s name is derived from Focko, a 6th Century Bavarian nobleman, and the modern spelling was adopted in the 18th Century.
More details on the town (the correct pronunciation rhymes with ‘spooking’) can be seen at Huffington Post.