Why is a tank called a tank?

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tanks were invented during WW I as a secret weapon, but to keep it a secret the engineers had to act like they were big water tanks made to keep the troops hydrated. the name stuck.
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See next week (or wherever) for more random weapon facts

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tanks are called tanks cuz they're tanky

 

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Ok, history hater👌

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Why are you booing me? I'm right.

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Not really

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There is no proof I am wrong

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But there's proof i am right an you have no evidence to back up your claim

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My evidence lies in the fact that nobody can beat up a tank with their own fists