stackyFACTSThe word itself is aggressively literal. Originating in medieval Europe, a "passe port" was exactly what it sounded like: a document giving you permission to pass through the port or gate of a walled city. Creativity was clearly not a priority for ancient bureaucrats.
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Before it was an expensive sticker in your booklet, "visa" was short for the Latin "charta visa," literally meaning a paper that has been seen. It’s…
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