Video - Glowing Wounds & Hooker's Brigade: Unbelievable Civil War Facts!

Did you know that during the American Civil War, soldiers used a bizarre form of communication called "angel glow"? After the Battle of Shiloh in 1862, soldiers noticed that their wounds glowed in the dark! Turns out, it was caused by bioluminescent bacteria that actually helped reduce infection. Talk about a glowing review! And here's a kicker: in 1863, General Hooker’s troops—known as "Hooker's Brigade"—were so notorious for their rowdy behavior that the term "hooker" became slang for a certain type of lady. So next time you hear that word, you can blame it on the Civil War. Now, did you find these facts illuminating? Drop a comment below!