These Are The World's Strongest Militaries

Netherlands

The Netherlands army doesn't see a whole lot of action these days, but that doesn't mean they're unprepared should danger strike. An impressive amount of $12.6 billion is spent on military funding every year, higher than most nations considering the number of troops at their disposal. Still, that money is spent for protection. 

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The More You Know

  • Roman fathers could sell their kids into slavery – but only three times.
  • In the thirteenth century, Pope Gregory IX basically declared war on the cats of the world.
  • Dentures used to be made from the teeth of dead soldiers.
  • The needle at the top of the Empire State Building was originally intended as an anchor for blimps.
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