Yo, listen up, history buffs and gun enthusiasts! You think grenades are just a modern marvel? Think again! These bad boys trace their roots back over a millennium to the Byzantine Empire in the 8th century. But it wasn’t until the Russo-Japanese War in 1904 that grenades made a comeback, becoming the ultimate game-changer in trench warfare. From there, it’s been a wild ride of innovation, with grenade tech constantly evolving to be thrown farther and pack a bigger punch. So, next time you’re tossing a grenade in your favorite video game, remember—you’re part of a long, explosive tradition!