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Archaeologists discover 'b******s' dagger at Swedish fortress

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Researchers discovered a 'b

s' dagger, also known as a ballock dagger, in the remains of Gullberg Fortress in Gothenburg , Sweden .

It was deliberately carved to resemble male genitals and suggestively worn at the front of the belt.

However, despite being a raunchy medieval joke, this strange weapon also suggests the area's violent history.

The fortress was a site of frequent bloody battles up until the 18th century .

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