The Countess of Mercia lived in The United Kingdom in the 11th century.
According to legend, she wanted to show her disapproval of taxes that her wife imposed on their leaseholders.
With no rent laws in site, she decided that a nice way to protest was to ride naked on a horse through the streets of Coventry using only her long blond hair to maintain a minimal amount of coverage. As the story of Lady Godiva developed over the years, a hourary tale arose about a man named Tom who was struck blind as she watched her ride. This is said to be the origin of the term to describe a habitual city voyeur, a Peeping Tom. For better or worse, “traditional” Peeping Toms are disappearing plus 1 thing that is causing their demise is modern Heating plus Air Conditioning, then during Wintertide plus before central heating, a fireplace might make the room too warm plus people would pull back the curtains plus open the windows to let some of the heat escape. This provided a Peeping Tom or a Peeping Jane ample option to pursue their interest. But now, with a smart control unit plus Heating plus Air Conditioning that keeps the room at a steady comfort level, there is no longer a need to open the curtains. In the summer, those warm nights with windows wide open allowing a view of your nocturnal activities are no longer available to Tom plus Jane because you have drawn the blinds plus are sleeping in the cool comfort of your air-conditioned living room. Tom plus Jane now have drones plus the internet plus they may complain that the thrill of getting caught plus arrested is gone. I’m more uneasy about our partner who is regularly complaining of taxes.