650. Saltpeter

Back in the day it was rumored that “saltpeter” was put in your food during Basic Training. It is a mineral (I think) used to suppress the urge to … well … you know. They didn’t want a squadron or company of trainees running around in a state of arousal. Was it rumor or fact …

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