Video - WWII Secrets: Carrots, Balloon Tanks, and Chocolate Bars

Did you know that during World War II, carrots got a PR boost? The British spread the rumor that carrots improved night vision to hide their new radar technology, which actually helped them spot enemy planes. Talk about a vision-ary tactic! And speaking of secrets, the U.S. built a fake army out of inflatable tanks and wooden planes to fool the Germans before D-Day. Imagine the enemy's surprise finding balloon tanks! Meanwhile, over in the Pacific, Japan floated bombs to the U.S. using balloons. Yes, balloon bombs that traveled 5,000 miles, but most didn't make quite the impact expected. Jumping to sweets, Hershey's made a chocolate bar for U.S. soldiers that was meant to taste so bad, soldiers would only eat it as a last resort. Talk about an acquired taste! Oh, and if you think your family reunions are awkward, Stalin's son was captured by the Germans, and when they proposed a trade for a German general, Stalin refused, saying a general was worth more than a lieutenant. Cold, Stalin, real cold. Lastly, ever heard of a war starting over a phone call? Well, WWII kinda did. Hitler launched his attack on Poland after a staged attack on a German radio station. Talk about a call to arms! So, which of these crazy WWII facts surprised you the most? Let us know in the comments!