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Archaeologists have unearthed four linen bras in an Austrian castle which are believed to be nearly 600 years old. The discovery at the Lemberg Castle in Tyrol upsets the conventional thinking that the brassiere is a century-old invention after women abandoned the corset and chose a more convenient and form fitting option. In addition to the four bras, researchers also found a linen undergarment with a drawstring which bears a strong resemblance to modern-day panties
