reasons for it have varied from individual to individual as they have from society to

society.Some tattoos were done for simple adornment, others done for religious

beliefs,and others still for reasons only their owners will understand.Tattooing has

existed in one form or a another across the globe since before recorded history , and the

popularity of this unique form of expression will most likely continue for centuries to

come.Although the basic concept of tattoo has been a constant throughout the history of

mankind the styles and reasons for it have evolved along with mans own evolution.

Five thousand years ago,a man fell dead on the slopes of the Italian Alps.Five

thousand years later when his well preserved body was discovered,something remarkable

was found.Across his back and behind both knees were several simple line tattoos.The

significance to these tattoos , if there was any other then to decorate the body, are

unknown.Some speculate that they were done for medicinal purposes.The pigments used

may have been a certain type of berry know to have curative effects for different

todays popular culture,tattoo is the thing to do.For those who say it's a fad,they may be

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