[Did you know that?] Did you know that Vatican City has its own army with colorful uniforms?

[TheDude @ LCS]

Did you know that Vatican City has its own army with colorful uniforms?

The famous Swiss Guard, founded in 1506, protects Vatican City. Their bright, Renaissance-style uniforms aren’t costumes—they are real military attire, and the guards are trained soldiers who must be Swiss, Catholic, and unmarried when they join.

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