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TIL That The US Army Medical Corps Logo Uses the Historically Incorrect 'Staff and Snake' Symbol. In Greek Mythology, A Staff With One Snake Represents Healing and Medicine, but the Two Snakes Version (which is used by the USAMC) is Actually a "Herald's Rod" That Represents Diplomacy and Commerce.

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