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Tattooing has been practiced across cultures for millennia — humans really said, “let’s make bad decisions permanent.”

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Archaeological evidence—including tattooed mummies like Ötzi the Iceman—shows tattooing dates back thousands of years. Across cultures, tattoos have served roles in identity, status, protection, ritual, and aesthetics.

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