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Dancehall artist nearly loses vision tattooing eyes

January 21, 2014

The newest of dangerous tattoo trends emerged in the Jamaican dancehall scene: tattooing the protective layer of the eye to tint the color. According to Noisey, an online music magazine, dancehall artist...

Moving forward with Ford’s electric car

January 19, 2014

While cars capable of making cross-country drives solely on solar power still exist in the future, Ford's new solar hybrid car the C-Max Solar Energi shows they are one step closer. The prototype, presented...

Surgeon works to save post-surgery tattoos

January 19, 2014

Most people get tattoos done before any major health problems set in, however, age can cause spinal problems that call for surgery which often distorts ink post-op. For Dr. Tyler Koski, surgery on tattooed...

Japanese tattoos were considered high art

January 18, 2014

For Matt Lodder, a lecturer at the University of Essex, tattooing goes deeper than just the symbolic meanings for its wearer. For him, the art of tattooing, beginning in Japan, reflects on a medium of...

Surprisingly tattooed historical figures

January 15, 2014

Before tattoos emerged into the mainstream as they have today, they were restricted to mostly rockers, soldiers and criminals. At least, that's the most common stereotype, but PolicyMic gives us 14 historical...

Tattoos as therapy for veterans

January 14, 2014

The effects of war injuries can take years for veterans to overcome, however Samuel Walley found that tattooing relieves the discomfort felt both physically and visually from his injuries from Afghanistan. "Walley...

Hawaiian police to adopt army tattoo ban

January 9, 2014

The ongoing revision of the army's tattoo regulations continues to cause a stir among local tattoo parlors who will see the proposed policy impact their business. However, these new regulations expanded...

Steps to ensure safe piercings

January 9, 2014

Getting new body art comes with a lot of decisions: when, what, how and where. While all four hold important, the details of where can greatly impact the quality of the piercing both during and after...

How to go meatless without going vegetarian

January 9, 2014

The New Year often brings with it resolutions to live healthier. For many, this means a conversion to vegetarianism or at least an attempt to. However, according to Nashua Telegraph reporter David Brooks,...

The future of tattoos and gadgets

January 6, 2014

The evolution of tattoos began with Ötzi, a Neolithic man, before it spread to Egypt. However, British sailors first experienced what became modern tattooing from their time in Tahiti and returned...

Houses of American cities ‘like teeth in a pumpkin’

December 31, 2013

With many cities falling into disrepair as their occupants move to more prosperous areas, hundreds of thousands of homes stand empty in areas across the country. Photographer Ben Marcin took this opportunity...

New York’s ear to the ground of tattoos

December 31, 2013

Finding a balance between statement pieces and subtle tattoos present challenges to many women looking to get ink done. However, pop-culture lends a hand by presenting many different popular placements...

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