Quote: This is getting off topic, but Leeds mentioned funny weapons.
During the first Gulf War, the Scottish regiments were sent over to help fight. Along with them went bagpipers. The Iraqi, never having heard such a thing in the desert, filled their pantaloons and ran away. True Story!!
Might want to recheck sources on this. Iraq was created by the British carveup of the Ottoman empire. They heard a lot of bagpipes during that administration. I don't know about the Iraqis current status regarding bagpipes, but their brothers in Jordan continue to play at official ceremonies and have a renowned bagpipe school. Nice segement featuring them in the recent documentary "Bagpipe: Instrument of War"
Still, anybody could be excused for accidents if a bunch of angry Scotts were piping at ya.