Secretly Incredibly Fascinating
Tattoos
Oct 9, 2023
Explore the cultural significance and history of tattoos, including their role in saving a family fortune and sparking a tattoo craze. Learn about the symbolism of anchor tattoos among sailors and the fascinating case of a man with a distinctive tattoo that inspired a tattoo craze in the British Empire. Discover the origins of the word 'tattoo' and the evolution of tattoo machines. Join the SIF discord community and stay tuned for more exciting episodes.
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- Tattoo ink remains on the skin due to the inability of our immune systems to remove large dye molecules, but these molecules can be broken down by sunlight.
- Tattoos have a long history of being used for purposes beyond aesthetics, such as pain relief and precise marking for medical treatments like radiotherapy.
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Tattoo ink stays on human skin thanks to our immune systems and can get removed by sunlight.
Tattoo ink stays on the skin because our immune systems cannot remove the large dye molecules used in tattoos. However, sunlight can break down these molecules over time.
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