Video - Revolutionary Secrets: Spies, Invisible Ink, and Unexpected Settlers!

Did you know that during the American War of Independence, George Washington had a spy ring called the Culper Ring, which used invisible ink and laundry codes to pass secret messages? One spy, known as Agent 355, was a woman whose identity remains a mystery to this day. And here's a twist: Benjamin Franklin suggested using hot air balloons to spy on British troops, but the idea never took off. Speaking of quirky, the British hired German soldiers called Hessians to fight in the war, but many of them ended up settling in America after it was over. Imagine being paid to fight and then deciding to stay for the scenery! So, which of these facts surprised you the most? Let me know in the comments!