Surprising Facts About Tattoos You Probably Didn't Know

Berfin Ceren Meray
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Whether you're a fervent lover or a skeptic, tattoos, also known as 'tattoos,' have gained widespread popularity since the 1900s and are increasingly favored today. We've delved into the unknown aspects of tattoos to bring you intriguing details. Explore the secrets of inked art below! 👇

The oldest known tattooed human skin belongs to Ă–tzi, the Iceman, who lived approximately between 3370 and 3100 BCE in the Alps.

Ă–tzi's body bore 61 tattoos, consisting of simple dots and lines made with carbon ink.

The first electric tattoo machine was invented by Samuel O'Reilly and patented in 1891.

A modification of Edison's electric pen, O'Reilly's tattoo machine emerged when he added needles and an ink reservoir.

In Soviet Russia, some prisoners would get tattoos of Lenin and Stalin in an attempt to escape the death penalty.

This wasn't a show of support but a strategy to prevent guards from shooting them when sentenced to death, as shooting images of national leaders was forbidden.

The world's most expensive tattoo is valued at $924,000.

This tattoo incorporates half-carat diamonds embedded in the skin instead of ink.

Among women, the wrist is the most commonly tattooed area.

Among men, the most common area for tattoos is the arm.

Tattoo numbing cream helps cope with pain, but when applied to the skin, it can affect the tattooing process and alter the visual outcome of the design.

This is because it may cause swelling and distort the shape.

Unhygienic tattoo practices can lead to the transmission of diseases such as syphilis, hepatitis B, and HIV.

However, there have been no documented cases of HIV transmission through a tattoo application to date.

Aspiring tattoo artists often practice using fruits when they begin their apprenticeships.

Grapes, oranges, and lemons have textures closest to human skin.

Inner lip tattoos heal in just 3 days due to rapid cell regeneration.

Consequently, these tattoos may fade and disappear within 1 to 5 years.