15 Surprising Facts About Adolf Hitler

Original Name Adolf Hitler is known as the Nazi tyrant that brought the world to the brink of destruction. While numerous books have been written about the Nazi leader, many people still don't know these facts about Hitler. Hitler was not his family's original name. His father Alois Schicklgruber changed the family name to Hitler in 1877. It is the one thing Adolf appreciated that his father did.

One Testicle Hitler only had one testicle. In World War I Hitler fought for the Germans and sustained a wound in his left thigh. Army medic Johan Jambor claims he discovered an injured Hitler on the battlefield and saved his life, but his injury caused the loss of one testicle.

Not German Hitler was not a natural German citizen. He was born in Austria but moved to Passau, Germany with his family when he was three. He renounced his Austrian citizenship on April 7, 1925, but did not become an actual German citizen until February 25th, 1932, when he was appointed an administrator for the state's delegation

The Blow-Up Doll Hitler cultivated the blow up doll. German troops were getting syphilis from engaging with French prostitutes so to counteract this Hitler had life like dolls made that could pack into soldier's packs and provide comfort when needed.

Near Death Experiences Hitler almost died twice before becoming the Fuhrer. He almost drowned at the age of four but was rescued by a priest and then almost died on the battlefield during World War I.

Vegetarian Hitler was a vegetarian. It is believed he gave up eating meat after witnessing an autopsy. He planned to reduce German society's meat consumption after the war ended.

Concentration Camp No-Show Adolf Hitler never visited a Concentration Camp or spoke openly about them. He caused the death of 11 million people, including 6 millions Jews, but never wanted to dirty himself with the logistics.

Failed Artist Hitler wanted to be an artist in his formative years, but was denied by the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna both times he applied. This led to Hitler being homeless for a short while and selling his painted postcards around Vienna.

Bad Stomach Hitler had horrible stomach ailments that led to him being highly gassy and having horrible breath. He took medication after medication to try and fight it.

An Insomniac Hitler was an insomniac. He would work until 4 or 5 am and go to sleep after having a maid check his bed first. He would typically get up around 11 am. Many experts believe Hitler had Parkison's Disease which can cause insomnia.

A Sweet Tooth Hitler loved sweets. He was known to consume 2 pounds of chocolate a day.

Anti Smoking Hitler did not smoke or drink alcohol. He tried making efforts to stop smoking in German society. He would award those close to him with a gold watch if they were able to break the habit.

Cocaine Hitler used cocaine twice a day. His doctor Theodor Morell prescribed him cocaine as a medicine for his sinus and throat he would take it by inhaler twice a day. He also used cocaine eye drops.

Eva Braun Hitler's girlfriend Eva Braun tried to commit suicide twice before finally taking her life beside Hitler after marrying him. She was not remorseful of the monster she was involved with but attempted it twice to get more attention from him.

Man of the Year Hitler was named Time magazine's Man of the Year for 1938. He was awarded the distinction for the rise of the Nazi regime in such a swift and powerful manner. The article goes into the loss of German citizens civil liberties, their fear of the speaking against the regime, and the torture the Jews, Gypsies, and others deemed undesirables.