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Old 12-08-20, 07:53 AM
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'Since the late 20th century, Jack has become one of the most common names for boys in many English-speaking countries. While Jack is now a proper name in its own right, in English, it was traditionally used as a diminutive form of John.' - Wikipedia

Jack Aubrey in Master and Commander was actually John Aubrey.

How many people thought John F Kennedy and Jack Kennedy were brothers !


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