And yet, why are our affectionate and common shortcuts, that are nonetheless wrong, any different? Teacups anyone? When's the last time you called it The Mad Tea Party?
Ok, most of our nicknames are just shorthands, but this common one said by insiders all the time is 100% wrong (and the word "Tea" does not make it right ... remember: the word "Haunted" is part of Haunted House.)
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