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Wow, on Monday we have memes and on Friday facts? Cool! I can try on this one.
Military Tanks were originally called "tanks" as a code name to disguise their true purpose during development. British engineers in WWI used the term "water tank" or "tank" to mislead spies, suggesting they were building mobile water containers for the desert campaign rather than armored fighting vehicles. The name stuck even after their real purpose was revealed.