10 facts about condoms as interesting as their purpose – Don’t fail to see this!

4. Condoms Were Used in WWII

Soldiers used condoms during the Second World War, but not in the way you may be thinking. The condoms were used to cover the barrels of rifles. When soldiers had to swim to the shore after being in salty water, the condoms helped to keep their weapons intact. SEE ALSO: 40 popular celebrity sex-tape you didn’t know – You will be shocked to see this! (With Pictures)

We’re not sure who looked at a condom one day and said, “this would make a great protective agent for my gun,” but apparently it worked. If condoms can keep a gun from rusting while a soldier swims with it, imagine how effective a condom is when used for its original purpose.