The name "Mark Twain" is actually a pen name as Mark Twain's true name was Samuel Clemens. The term "Mark Twain" was originally a nautical riverboat term which means "12 feet" as 12' depth is considered a safe depth of which to sail without the risk of sinking or capsizing. This depth measurement was crucial for steamboat pilots navigating the unpredictable waters of the Mississippi River, in which submerged hazards and shifting sandbars made shallow passages more dangerous. Calling out the term...
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