Episode 2 - Things Are About to Heat Up

During World War II, the Brazilian government under Getúlio Vargas oscillated between aligning itself with the United States and Nazi Germany. At the time, it was commonly said that a snake would smoke before Brazil entered the war. Yet, we did enter—on the right side—and in response to the taunt, soldiers of the Brazilian Expeditionary Force adopted a shield featuring a smoking snake as their symbol. #Curiosities #BrazilianCulture #DidYouKnow #LearnOnline #Education #Knowledge