The document discusses the history of tattoos and body piercings. It notes that the oldest known tattoos were found on Otzi and dated back over 4,000 BC. Body piercing has been practiced throughout history by cultures like the Romans. Tattoos were popularized in the West by Captain Cook in the 18th century during his travels to Polynesia, where the word "tattoo" originates from the Maori language. Common body piercings and their relative pain levels are also discussed.