Name/Title
Bitten bullet at Cross KeysDescription
This is a bitten bullet found outside a hospital at Cross Keys, Virginia during the Civil War. A common belief is that the expression to " bite the bullet" originated when soldiers were given shot to bite in order to help them cope with painful surgical procedures. There is some debate since this method is not documented in literature or in texts.Create Date
August 6, 2026Update Date
August 26, 2026