Although the hit TV series “Friends” has come and gone, there’s no stopping actress Courtney Cox from maintaining a tight, bikini-worthy figure. As for the rest of us, a lead role on Cougar Town may not be as fitting, especially when age brings saggy, loose skin. Here are some of the most extreme and amazing body modifications in the world, as well as the stories behind them.

The body paint used for these designs often employs bright and varied colors, making each design a striking and powerful piece of art. Mermaid Body Paint It’s just part of us. But it’s a small part of our life and some people probably don’t understand that. It doesn’t define who we are at all." - Charlotte

Art can be something than can unite you, but there is nothing like love. If there isn’t love, you always lose." Or maybe they are. Their fearless self-expression sets them apart from the crowd and is truly inspiring. Understanding the Mechanisms of Liver Regeneration through Computer Simulation." Science News. June 9, 2010. Accessed: January 6, 2017.

In June 2016, The British Paraorchestra invited Extraordinary Bodies to collaborate on a one-off performance of Terry Riley’s iconic cornerstone of classical minimalism, In C.

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Rolf Buchholz (Germany) proudly holds this title with 516 body modifications, as verified on 16 December 2012. The taste cells in our taste buds live for only about two weeks • Taste buds are not visible to the naked eye; the little bumps that can be seen on the tongue are actually papillae, on top of which rest the taste buds [26] Dave is a writer, theatre-maker, workshop facilitator and board member for Diverse City, and winner of the Alan Martin Award for his Contribution to Creative Arts, leading writing workshops at the 1Voice annual conferences for communication aid users. He is a commissioned artist who regularly performs poetry as well as designing and creating poetry inspired art installations at festivals across the south west, including Inside Out Dorset and Funky Llama Festival, Plymouth Theatre Royal. Dave is currently working as librettist for the ‘Planted Symphony’ project with Drake Music. Extraordinary Bodies took cues from the musical structure. We devised a series of physical ‘gestures’ to develop and combine in a complementary style to the musical phrases. It was a fantastic opportunity to experiment with movement, sound and the senses; to share the skills of our artists with new audiences; and to work alongside a company in harmony with our vision and values.