Video - WW1 Fun Facts: Turnip Jam, Pigeon Messengers, and Tank Speed

Did you know that during World War 1, British soldiers were sometimes issued tins of jam made from turnips and apple cores because sugar was in short supply? Or that the French army used carrier pigeons to relay messages when radio signals failed? And get this, soldiers in the trenches would sometimes play football with each other during lulls in the fighting. Imagine kicking a ball around with the enemy! Also, the first tanks used in battle were so slow, they could barely outpace a walking human. Talk about tanking your speed! So, which of these facts blew your mind the most? Let me know in the comments!