Pforzheim Mystery Solved

While cleaning out my email inbox, I came across this message from Diana dated April 19.  Please be advised that it contains a word you may find offensive (though it is something we have all done).

"I am talking to a German woman on the phone and she is telling me the meaning of the word Pforzheim. The real meaning of the word Pforzheim is Farthouse. Did you know that? She says that names were given starting in the Middle Ages and at that time farting was thought to be very healthy. She said it was probably a small town with a wall around it – maybe 5,000 people. So she’s thinking people went there to fart or the people who lived there thought they were healthier – maybe like a farting spa or something."

So now you know......