[Former Proud Canadian]

The combination of 21st century western technology and 12th century islamic thinking can produce these strange anecdotes.

I remember hearing a report from a US officer talking about training Afghans to drive a car. He said you really have to start with the basics. They didn't know how to open the door.

To the average arab peasant we must look like Supermen.

[Future Snake Eater]

Yeah, we encouraged the “x-ray glasses” thing, but we shot down the “blood cooling pills” rumor. We wanted them to know that we’re just THAT badass.