Relating to fighting or war.
Martial
Fact of the Day
The average temperature inside a 1916 First World War tank was 51°C.
Quote of the Day
"Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.
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~ Confucius
On This Day
1586 American colonists arrived in Plymouth with large quantities of tobacco. Smoking caught on quickly, though it was also used in tea.
1694 The Bank of England was founded by an act of parliament as a way to finance government debt by private subscription.
1943 The concentrated Allied bombing of Hamburg led to a three hour firestorm that killed approx 30,000 civilians.