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So given how language seems to interact with "common knowledge",

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2016-06-26 04:39:47 Post No. 8208408
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So given how language seems to interact with "common knowledge", especially names for things, is it The Parliament Clock Tower or is the whole tower called Big Ben now?
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Anonymous 2016-06-26 05:23:23 Post No.8208488
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IDS GALLED BIG BENIS :DDDDD
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Anonymous 2016-06-26 07:28:42 Post No.8208757
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>>8208408
The clock is called Big Ben's
The tower is called St Stephen's Tower
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Anonymous 2016-06-26 07:30:37 Post No.8208761
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>>8208757

>The tower is called St Stephen's Tower

The Elizabeth Tower
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Anonymous 2016-06-26 07:38:38 Post No.8208779
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>>8208408
In the sense that "I could care less" is perfect English because it is understood and in common use, yes.
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