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ZenGum · 01-20-2010, 06:29 AM

The Sepoy Revolt, which started the Indian Rebellion, was precipitated by issue that the cartridges for the rifles were greased in animal fat made from pigs and cows. The soldiers had to bite the cartridges to release the powder, and this would defile the Muslims and case the Hindus to break caste rules. Troubles followed because of - presumably accidental - stupidity.

Today, the rifles issued to Iraqi and Afghan soldiers have Bible citations slipped in. What could possibly go wrong?

01-20-2010, 06:29 AM	#753
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	The Sepoy Revolt, which started the Indian Rebellion, was precipitated by issue that the cartridges for the rifles were greased in animal fat made from pigs and cows. The soldiers had to bite the cartridges to release the powder, and this would defile the Muslims and case the Hindus to break caste rules. Troubles followed because of - presumably accidental - stupidity. Today, the rifles issued to Iraqi and Afghan soldiers have Bible citations slipped in. What could possibly go wrong? __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.