Roman soldiers carved phalluses into Hadrian's Wall
Defending the edge of the civilized world is apparently incredibly boring work. Archaeologists examining Hadrian's Wall have discovered dozens of phalluses carved directly into the ancient stone by bored Roman legionaries. It turns out that drawing crude anatomy on public property is a timeless military tradition that perfectly bridges the gap between ancient conquerors and modern teenagers.

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