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Once upon time, in a far away land (called Hollywood), actors with piercings were a lot like fairy godmothers.  We weren’t really sure that they existed, and those of us who thought they saw one on...

Most of us know St. Patty’s Day as the modern secular celebration of Irish heritage involving good beer, good food, and of course, the color green.  But did you know that this, one of the funnest h...

Mardi Gras is just around the corner! This year, the Christian holiday and popular cultural event falls on Tuesday, February 21st , but the whole month of February is considered Mardi Gras month! A...

February is black history month, and in honor of this stupendous celebration of African American culture and achievement, we thought it was time to recognize the many contributions of African Ameri...

If you’re a fan of music, or particularly singers themselves, you might already be aware of the current nipple piercing trend amongst female musicians and celebrities.  Those who have recently gone...

In the United States and other Western countries, there is still some stigma attached to piercings and tattoos.  Those who are modified are sometimes scrutinized as participating in illegal activit...

The heart.  It’s a symbol so old and evocative that it transcends all barriers of language and age.  Anywhere in the world, this symbol can be drawn, and those who see it will know what it is.  But...

Although body piercing was being practiced elsewhere in the world for thousands of years, the evolution of it in Western culture is a relatively newer development.  After the invention and patent o...

Are you afraid of Friday the 13th?  If so, you aren’t alone.  It’s estimated that approximately 20 million people in the United States suffer from triskaidekaphobia, a fear of the number 13, placin...