You might think that tattoos aren’t particularly edifying, but this slideshow of tattoos that teach will prove you wrong. From tattoos of literary tomes to inked mathematical equations and anatomy lessons, these tattoos that teach are a great way to ingrain a lesson in your mind forever.
Implications - Tattoos are no longer the social taboo they once were, and mainstream pop culture has adopted tattoos as a method of self-expression. Ink-covered individuals are increasingly straying from classic tattoos to designs that encourage interaction, instructive graphics that serve a functional purpose and typographical excerpts of famous novels. Companies can take advantage of this opportunity by infusing these unusual instructional tattoos into their ad campaigns.
30 Tattoos That Teach
Permanent Ink With a Lesson, from Literature to Math & Science:
Marissa Brassfield — Aug 3, 2009 — Lifestyle
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Literary Tattoos
Inked Art for Writers and Word Nerds
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Emotional Healing Tattoos
Inked Breasts To Hide Scars, Celebrate Femininity
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Eternal Errorts
Misspelled Tattoos
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Tattoos of the 7 Deadly Sins
Inked Vices
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Nerd Jargon Tattoos
Witty Geekttoos That Only Other Geeks Will Understand
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Braille Tattoos
Body Modifications for the Blind Make Sight and Touch Statements
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Street Art Body Ink
Banksy Tattoos
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3D Tattoos
Animated Body Art
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Interacttoos
Body Incorporative Tattoos
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Comic Book Tattoos
Superhero Body Art
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Creepy Tattoos
Inked Designs That Freak You Out
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Last Supper Tattoos
Christian Body Art
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Tattoos of Organs
Permanent Ink Fit for an Anatomy Lesson
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Instructtoos
Tattooed Diagrams Give the Wearer a Permanent Blueprint
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Graphic Geekttoos
Ink That Proves a Word or Simple Font Can Say It All
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Scientific Tattoos
From Bio, Chem and Physics Ink to Lab Gadgets and Equations
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Mad Scientist Tattoos
The Magic Of Pi Tattooed Everywhere from Lips to Necks
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10 Scientific Tattoos for Badass Geeks
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Octopus & Squid Tattoos
These Tattoos Represent a Different Kind of Squid Ink
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Connect-the-Dots Tattoos
Giraffe 'Follow the Numbers' Interactive Body Art (UPDATE)
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Blogger Tattoos
Permanent Ink Meant for a Niche Nerd Audience
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Organ Donor Tattoos
Inked Final Wishes
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Practical Tattoos
Human Ruler
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Medic Alert Tattoos
Replacing Bracelets With Ink
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Furniture Tattoos
Branding Yourself As a Sloth
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Geottoos
Angelina Jolie's Arm Showcases Multicultural Brood
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ASCII Art Tattoos
Geektoos 1.0
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Tattoos for the Blind
Braille Ink Offers Another Dimension of Body Design
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Color-Changing Tattoos
Body Ink to Help Diabetes Patients Monitor Glucose Levels
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Political Tattoos
Candidates Get Permanent Vote
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