Carthage almost got destroyed… by its own army. In this Dad Tangent, we explore the wild world of civil wars, mutinies, and rebellion-from-within — starting with the Mercenary War and traveling through history’s most awkward “oops” moments when a nation’s worst enemy turned out to be on its own payroll. It’s swords, sarcasm, and one giant warning about remembering payday. This one’s for every teacher, boss, or coach who’s ever had a mutiny brewing in the break room.