Category: Trivia

Medieval times had a fair number of torture devices. The iron maiden is one of the most well-known of these devices and came straight from your nightmares.

Ninjas were stealthy, skillful agents who could do all these sorts of cool stuff, at least that’s what movies told us. The reality though is that they were covert reconnaissance operatives more than black-clad assassins.

Joining the military is an honor and an act far greater than yourself, which is why going AWOL or desertion can have grave consequences under military law.

Peanut butter shot sounds so sweet, right? Nope, it’s not sweet. It’s one of the vaccines that soldiers receive while in boot camp.

Using a football as an anti-tank grenade? The US Army once attempted to use Nerf balls as anti-tank grenades. Here’s how it turned out.

Would you declare war for a stolen bucket? Let’s have a look at three of history’s stupidest wars and why they happened.

Our nation’s defense relies on the information provided by cryptologic linguists. Ever wonder if you can become one?

The pocket-sized Black Hornet drone provides a scouting element to the individual infantryman in the field.

In 1867, William Thompson was busy fixing telegraph wires in Omaha when a group of Cheyenne warriors attacked and removed his scalp.

More than just for decorative purposes, sailors have numerous classic tattoos that represent beliefs and emotions. Here are some of them.

Have you ever heard of a fart sack? Take a look at these witty military gear nicknames that you might not have heard of yet.

The moving tradition of leaving coins on the gravestones of military members can be traced back to ancient times.