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Who was John Doe? A History of the Generic Name

Published: March 15, 2021, 8 a.m.

We're all familiar with the use of "John Doe" or "Jane Doe" as a placeholder name or when an identity is unknown. But where did the name come from? This week, we do a deep dive into the history of John Doe and find out who he really was - then do a quick quiz with podcaster Wize Otero!\xa0\nBonus content is available on patreon.com/michaelkent