Fearless and reckless. Those uncommon traits served Lieutenant Colonel John Churchill well in the Second World War. Britain was glad “Mad Jack” was on their side too.

This man had ice water running through his veins and blood type B+Brave. His only regret? Not getting the chance to decapitate Adolf Hitler himself.

See the rest of this unbelievable story (source: Biographics). Plus, you’ll discover:

  • A ridiculous feat no other soldier achieved in WWII except John Churchill.

  • What it took to stop him from playing his bagpipes during a fierce battle (yeah, bagpipes).

  • Where his adventurous spirit arose from (1500-mile motorcycle rides, a water buffalo collision, and more).

See the Rest of the Story

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🏹Native American Archery – The Indigenous Bow and Arrow (with epic photos)

💪Deborah Sampson, an Unknown American Revolutionary War Hero (even did surgery on herself)

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Shane McLendon — Today’s Time Capsule writer

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