The origin of Rx, used as an abbreviation for prescription, has been attributed to the Latin word recipe which means take. Also, it has been associated with Jupiter, the chief deity of Roman state religion until Christianity became the dominant religion of the Roman Empire.
What is the VIN number? It is the same as your car registration number, but in some instances can be referring to your actual plate number you are assigned when registering the vehicles VIN number. This number is specially individualized for each car.
You can obtain your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) from one of the following: 1  Your vehicle insurance documents or proof of insurance card. 2  A prior Certificate of Registration, if available. 3  Your Certificate of Title, if available.  The VIN plate which is usually located on your vehicle dashboard.