tattoos

Tattoos are permanent markings made by inserting ink under the skin. The word in English is thought to come from a Polynesian language, and to have been brought to Europe by Captain Cook and his sailors.

The practice has, however, been known in many parts of the world, with the first known one being on Oetzi the iceman, who died about 5,300 years ago. A related practice, scarification, was more commonly practiced in Africa.

Bloggers writing about tattoos are most commonly commenting on their own plans to get a tattoo, admiring the tattoos of others, or thinking about how to remove them. Or they might be making the point that tattoos can be for all ages.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “tattoos”

• Rihanna Tattoo PICS!

  
  lalate news - America's Fastest Growing Celebrity News Site! — Authority: 655
  PHOTOS! Here are pics of Rihanna’s tattoos seen on the AMA. Rihanna’s beautiful tattoos - from the tattoo on the neck, the ear, the forearm, the shoulder, the leg / foot, wrist, and more - have been featured in LALATE’s ink coverage since 2008.Tonight American Music Awards (AMAs) viewers got to see the tattoo ...
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• Of “tramp-stamps” and epidurals

  
  Woman to Woman Childbirth Education — Authority: 129
  I don’t think I’ve heard of a tattoo being called a tramp-stamp  so I guess I’m a little out of the modern lingo. Which is not surprising. Specifically, it’s a decorative tattoo on the lower back. Which happens to be right about the point where an epidural would be administered.Actually, some people say that ...
  5 hours ago

• The Future Of Tattoos: LED Skin Displays

  
  It's A Thrall World — Authority: 128
  LED Skin Displays: One Possible Application For Tattoos In The Near Future Source: Wired.com , HuffingtonPost.com Researchers from the [University of Pennsylvania] are developing silicon-and-silk implantable devices which sit under the skin like a tattoo. Already implanted into mice, these tattoos could ...
  6 hours ago

• Tatts

  
  Vanishing Point — Authority: 476
  Out of nowhere, I have suddenly started liking the idea of having tattoos. Maybe its that third-life crisis I was talking about a while ago. This is very strange, as I have never thought much of, or about tattoos, and I am really not a tattoo sort of guy. It will probably go nowhere, but its fun to think about. ...
  8 hours ago

• TOILET TATTOOS TT-X601-O CHRISTMAS GIFT BOX DECORATIVE APPLIQUE FOR TOILET LID, ELONGATED

  
  Trollyshop — Authority: 145
  RemovableReusableHygienicWipes CleanQuick and Easy ApplicationToilet Tattoos TT-X601-O Christmastime Gift Box Decorative Applique For Toilet Lid, Elongated 0 grouping same this post.Like Share on FacebookRelated Posts:Baby Einstein: Babys 1st Christmas Gift SetCleo Inc. Assorted Christmas Gift Bags100 Peel & ...
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• sign me up

  
  ravings of a semi-sane madwoman — Authority: 447
  i absolutely WOULD NOT hesitate to get this done. HOLY SHITE I LOVE THIS IDEA The Illustrated Man: How LED Tattoos Could Make Your Skin a Screen By Charlie Sorrel The title character of Ray Bradbury’s book The Illustrated Man is covered with moving, ...
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• Picking The Right Lower Back Tattoo Designs For You

  
  Tattoo DesignsTattoo Designs — Authority: 134
  When it comes to lower back tattoo designs, it can be hard to make a choice.With 20 percent of women having a lower back tattoo , the stigma is quickly going away. With a few places on a womans body being considered sensual, it’s not hard to see why their becoming more popular. If you were to list the two ...
  14 hours ago

• Wrecking Balm: The Best Tattoo Removal?

  
  Tattoo DesignsTattoo Designs — Authority: 134
  There are some people who have tattoo s have finally decided to have their tattoos erased from their body. But the question is, is it possible to erase those tattoo s? Of course, it is but just as you have invested a lot of money on them, you also need to invest more in getting rid of them, that is, if you go to ...
  14 hours ago

• SELF-PIC

  
  Bill in Exile — Authority: 144
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• Getting A Great Tattoo “” The Shops of Ft. Lauderdale

  
  Koi Fish Tattoo Designs — Authority: 119
  You will probably find yourself very occupied if you decide to take a trip down to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Even if you live here, you can be certain that this is also a city similar to New York, that never rests. Along with an innumerable amount of shop types, many tattoo shops encompass the beach side city offering ...
  16 hours ago

• Nate Robinson Wrong Basket (Video)

  
  BEHIND BLONDIE PARK — Authority: 144
  Do you think it’s possible to for an NBA star to shoot at the wrong basket in a game? New York Knicks  Nate Robinson proves that when rushed you can forget where you are on the court and even shoot the wrong way. It was a disastrous mistake but hilarious all at the [...]
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• LED tattoos could turn your body into a screen

  
  swimming freestyle — Authority: 483
  This is amazing: Researchers there are developing silicon-and-silk implantable devices which sit under the skin like a tattoo. Already implanted into mice, these tattoos could carry LEDs, turning your skin into a screen...The silk substrate onto which the chips are mounted eventually dissolves away inside the body, ...
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• Bald Is Beautiful Too

  
  X17 Online — Authority: 704
  I usually prefer my guys with some hair on their head, but the combination of Benji Maddens cute face and buff, tatted up bod makes me not even care! We spotted the Good Charlotte rocker leaving the gym in...
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• [video] Electronic Tattoos

  
  STREET KNOWLEDGE MEDIA — Authority: 518
     New LED tattoos from the University of Pennsylvania could make the Illustrated Man real (minus the creepy stories, of course). Researchers there are developing silicon-and-silk implantable devices which sit under the skin like a tattoo.Already implanted into mice, these tattoos could carry LEDs, turning your ...
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• Body Art Tattoos

  
  Tattoo DesignsTattoo Designs — Authority: 134
  Body art tattoos are more than just a fad, but they are a way to make a personal statements. It does seem that the tattoo s are catching on more amongst younger people. You see them on celebrities, rock stars, and other icons. It has become a rather common thing for individuals to change their personal body image ...
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• Reader Tattoo Round-Up #8

  
  Geeky Tattoos — Authority: 120
  Our inbox is filled with so many great Geeky Tattoos. Here’s a selection of some of my favorites that have come in on the email wire lately. Jaqqi shows off her large Zelda back piece of the Zelda triforce. Love the coloring! Mahendra sends in a periodic table tattoo on his calves and an accompanying Tux ...
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• Pew Pew Knuckle Tattoos

  
  Geeky Tattoos — Authority: 120
  Love the hair, love the knuckle tattoos, what else is there left to say? Meow Cely (aka Jeimy) posted this photo on her Flickr . Another great find via Great White Snark
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• Elvish Writting

  
  Oh! what J.o.y ? — Authority: 113
  To my loyal readers (at least i think i do have some out there!) and blog hoppers if u ever or any of ur frens wanna translate elvish to make it into tattoos. A good friend of mine(more like family), does these. Hell even write the script out for you. The names Maclean Patrick and he will charge accordingly la :) ...
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• Why Do People Get Tattoos?

  
  9dom Info Site — Authority: 144
  There are nearly as many reasons for getting a tattoo as there are people who have them. Each person has his or her own particular reason; it may be a common reason or it may be unique, but it is nonetheless individual. People who get a tattoo on impulse or a dare, while intoxicated, or to please someone else, ...
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• MICKEY ROURKE, What Kind of Woman Does He Try to Avoid Dating???

  
  Astrochicks — Authority: 135
  Mickey Rourke, a Virgo, recently revealed that he has sworn off dating actresses. He told the Daily Telegraph, “I don’t want to live with an actress again, no matter how they look,” quoted him as telling the Mail on Sunday newspaper. “I’m working opposite Megan Fox and Eva Green next, and I’m certainly not ...
  2 days ago

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