TIL that “G.I.” originally referred to objects made from galvanized iron from WWI on, before it was reinterpretated as "government issue ", and by WWII, applied to American soldiers.

  • Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world
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    13 hours ago

    Gee, I…guess I was wrong.

    Sir, this is the internet. You’re not allowed to admit you were wrong. You’re supposed to get arguementitive and beligerant.

    • Possibly linux@lemmy.zip
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      11 hours ago

      I think the author of the article is so terribly wrong. They clearly didn’t serve in WWI or the sequel.