A lesson to be learned on the sensitive nature of street identity, and the effect it can have on residents.
"A British couple have been forced to move house because of the shame caused by the name of their street....Taxis and pizza delivery men would fail to turn up, thinking their order was just a prank."
Thanks to Connie Chung
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