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Ouch! Extreme Body Piercing
... and see piercing s that have been taken to the extreme. Though they ... turing around a bit dodgy. The significance of piercing the metal rod through the mouth for the devotee ... pots, each 'burden' tethered or hooked to the body . The man pictured in the first image has chosen the weightiest kavadi there is a heavy and heavily ... Keep reading >>
The Insane Body Piercings of Phuket's Vegetarian Festival
... body piercing rituals can be quite exhaust-ing. Strange and unusual body piercing s are just one facet of the nine-day festival, ... vegetarian for a few days is one thing; but piercing and slicing your flesh with various implements, walking on hot coals, and climbing up blade-ladders ... Keep reading >>
The Most Pierced People on the Planet
... years. body piercing is the practice of puncturing or cutting a part of the human body, creating an opening in which jewelery may be worn. The word piercing can refer to the act or practice of body Keep reading >>
Bizarre Piercings From Around the World
Photo: George Gastin People get piercings for every reason, from tradition all the way to rebellion. Different kinds of piercings can be found all around the world, but one thing that we can be sure of is that piercing s from some countries are unique and very ... the most pierced woman in the world. She has 720 piercings and counting. She currently lives in Scotland. Photo: Electrostatico in Spain Rather than getting piercing s that excel in quantity, sometimes the bizarre factor is accentuated in quality. The Vegetarian ... Keep reading >>
The Man Who Could Survive Being Impaled by a Sword
Mirin Dajo with rapier piercing his thorax from back to front On June 23, 1947, ... Mirin Dajo became notorious for radical body piercing s more extreme than any seen before or since. ... showed the foil had pierced through parts of the body where his heart, lung and kidneys were located. ... in the skin, with only a minimal amount of body fluid running from the openings. The tiny wounds were cleansed, but Dajo and his assistant knew no ... Keep reading >>
Ouch! Don't Try This Asian Ritual At Home
... all over body tattoos to extreme body piercing , it's amazing what some folks will choose to do ... us know. Till then, give us hot coals and nose piercing s any day. Source: Oddity Central If you want to find out all the latest news on the environment, ... Keep reading >>
The Brutal Mating Ritual of the Common Bedbug
... in the body to ensure insemination. This often leads to ... From observations of scars on the females body, the copulating position of the male often results in organ piercing in the region of her fifth segment. So craftily, if the male stabs the right hand side of the ... Keep reading >>
10 Most Brutal Execution Methods of Ancient Civilization
... dead body was then left on display as a warning. Sometimes, ... the bone, it involved removing the skin from the body of a still living prisoner. Flaying was an ... vital organs were removed one by one from the body , mainly from the abdomen. Sources say it was ... method. 5. Impalement We all know about piercing the nose, ear or naval as a beautification ... are no longer sanctioned by any governing body , the fact remains that it was incredibly unkind to let someone die, crushed or suffocated beneath ... Keep reading >>
Bull Terrier Vs Porcupine
... muzzle, piercing it with literally thousands of its sharp-tipped ... warriors life; just the opportunity to test its body for rabies, with concern over the fact that it's ... Rather, the spines are loosely attached to its body and released on contact with the assailant, whereupon they can be driven nearly an inch into the ... Keep reading >>
Animals Quenching their Thirst from Inside an African Watering Hole
... their piercing yellow eyes and their bulging muscles, which ... to get shallower and shallower until half my body was protruding above. The two lionesses had, by ... the gauntlet, I leapt to my feet and ran over piercing devil thorns like one of Shaka Zulus warriors until I reached the heavenly sight of my parked Land ... Keep reading >>
5 Spikiest Animals on Earth
... Photo: Arthur Chapman Carrying spines is an intensely effective tactical approach of defense against imposers, competition and predators. Those species that bear spines are virtually impossible to penetrate and attack, and when used with potential can inflict severe injuries. You best watch out for some of these feisty, spiky species that are not scared to use their built-in weapons. 5. Short/ Long Nosed Echinda Defensive weapons that lacerate and kill:Photo: Janine Duffy A back completely covered in sharp quills of a rabbit-sized Australian mammal presents the echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus)also known as the spiny anteater. Disturbing this species during its forage leaves nothing but a buried echidna with only its small forest of razor spines protruding through the soil. Here it remains until the intruder has left and all threats of danger have passed. Not only can these interesting mammals curl up leaving a ball of spikes, a poison spur also lurks on the feet, ensuring protection of its underside. Equipped with over 5000 sharp spines, it's clear to see that the echidna has mastered an ideal form of protection! Photo: Ausemade 4: Porcupine Fish Photo: Caitlinburke The porcupine fishs(Diodon nichthemerus) body is washed with spikes that usually lie flat ... to ingest huge amounts of water and air into its body, forcing itself to extend into the shape of a sphere. As the body balloons, the spikes become erect, transforming ... Nemo's great uncle 1. Porcupine: Flesh- piercing quills: Porcupines(Erethizon dorsatum)are a very ... full of spines it runs backwards into, instantly piercing the face of some of the most dangerous predators. Resulting in deep punctures, the nasty wounds can ... Keep reading >>
Texas Horned Lizard: The Reptile That Spits Blood
... of the body is covered and broken up with spikes, making it ... of the lizard the spiked stomach is blown out piercing the throat of snakes and birds. Photo: Harlan When it comes to bigger predators, such as foxes, ... Keep reading >>
The Malaria Cycle Illustrated in Pictures
... piercing the skin with its pointed proboscis, before ... recombine before migrating through their hosts body to its salivary glands. There, they mix with ... is more or less protected from attack by the body 's immune system due to the fact that it inhabits ... proteins, thus staying a step ahead of the body's pursuing defences. Human stage: Life cycle of malaria parasites in the human body . Safe inside the blood of the human carrier, the larger life cycle of the malaria parasite is set ... Keep reading >>
Amazing Snapshots of Wildlife Caught on Camera Traps
... prey, piercing their brains! South American Red Brocket in ... kept captive and in effect tortured for their body parts, specifically for bile. They are kept in terrible conditions inside crates with a metal shunt ... Keep reading >>
Finding Nemo in Real Life! [pics]
... the body , often in silvery blue stripes, adds to the effect. Darkly pigmented cells called melanophores are ... Keep reading >>
10 Most Brutal Injuries Ever Captured on X-Ray
... then the body does have incredible powers of recovery! 1. Six ... after a fall which resulted in a car key piercing his eyelid and penetrating the brain. At first, ... you see every day. The capacity of the human body to overcome traumatic injury is nothing short of miraculous at times. Ask any of those whose x-rays ... Keep reading >>
Life on Botswana's Okavango Delta
... the bony body and was covered with what looked like an Impala ... fish. The spear suddenly shot towards the water, piercing the surface with silent precision. It did not leave its owners hand completely however, interrupted ... Keep reading >>
10 Most Diabolical Creepy Crawlies On Earth
... for piercing skin and sucking blood to distinctly itchy ... are adapted for jumping about 130 times its own body height; its tough body is able to withstand great pressure; and it is ... Sarcoptes Scabiei Photo: Photo: Joel Mills 5. body Louse: 13 mm long Photo: Photo via Impact Pest ... to deal with the true cooties, beginning with body Lice. While indistinguishable to look at from Head Lice indeed the two interbreed under lab ... Keep reading >>
20 Most Incredible Light Phenomena [pics]
... and piercing rays and solemn shadows. Ice and Water ... of delicately sprinkled lights in the sky. piercing Rays and Solemn ShadowsCorona The Corona is a type of plasma atmosphere that surrounds a celestial body and the most famous example is the suns which is visible during a total solar eclipse. It extends ... Keep reading >>
10 Most Diabolical Fish On Earth
... rapid piercing and shearing of meat for which the Piranha has a ... predator. Orthodontists nightmare: Tigerfish The body of this fish is built for speed and power; and ... and will eat just about everything in or on a body of water, be it fish, bird, amphibian or mammal. ... pond or lake to resume feeding by wriggling its body and fins. Northern Snakehead Its perhaps no ... largest teeth of any ocean fish relative to its body size, though it needs to be able to grab any meal it can, even if larger than itself. Fangtooth ... Keep reading >>
