A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

Learned By Heart


End of the line, folks. Let’s wrap up this Tuesday with this nicely shot set of photos of a tongue-splitting procedure. Looks like good clean work all around, albeit with the use of what looks like Yunnan Baiyao to help stop the bleeding afterward, which, according to the Internets,

has been extensively used and considered a sort of miracle drug for wounds, pain, and hemorrhage. Unlike Western pain drugs, it does not turn off pain centers in the brain, but instead facilitates circulation, bringing oxygen to the injury.

[…] By immediately activating blood circulation, it helps resolve bleeding, pain, and swelling. It heals oozing wounds and damaged blood vessels, while expelling pus and counteracting toxins.

And you can even jog in it! As always, more photos after the jump.

Comments

76 responses to “Learned By Heart”

  1. kr3wie Avatar

    3# I think he’s asian!

  2. kr3wie Avatar

    3# I think he’s asian!

  3. Andy Avatar

    I used to use it all the time for some bloody stuff. It works, sure, but it smells like I would imagine rotting ginger would. Imagine that on a freshly punched septum 😛

  4. Andy Avatar

    I used to use it all the time for some bloody stuff. It works, sure, but it smells like I would imagine rotting ginger would. Imagine that on a freshly punched septum 😛

  5. Andy Avatar

    I used to use it all the time for some bloody stuff. It works, sure, but it smells like I would imagine rotting ginger would. Imagine that on a freshly punched septum 😛

  6. Andy Avatar

    I used to use it all the time for some bloody stuff. It works, sure, but it smells like I would imagine rotting ginger would. Imagine that on a freshly punched septum 😛

  7. Narcissius Avatar
    Narcissius

    “Internally: In cases of swelling without bleeding, mix with wine.”

    A drug that works well with alcohol can’t be bad.

  8. Narcissius Avatar
    Narcissius

    “Internally: In cases of swelling without bleeding, mix with wine.”

    A drug that works well with alcohol can’t be bad.

  9. Narcissius Avatar
    Narcissius

    “Internally: In cases of swelling without bleeding, mix with wine.”

    A drug that works well with alcohol can’t be bad.

  10. Narcissius Avatar
    Narcissius

    “Internally: In cases of swelling without bleeding, mix with wine.”

    A drug that works well with alcohol can’t be bad.

  11. PhilipBarbosa Avatar

    Before you go out and order this apply it to everything you do, please make sure you seek the assistance of a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Practitioner for a better understanding on how and when to use this product.

  12. PhilipBarbosa Avatar

    Before you go out and order this apply it to everything you do, please make sure you seek the assistance of a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Practitioner for a better understanding on how and when to use this product.

  13. PhilipBarbosa Avatar

    Before you go out and order this apply it to everything you do, please make sure you seek the assistance of a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Practitioner for a better understanding on how and when to use this product.

  14. PhilipBarbosa Avatar

    Before you go out and order this apply it to everything you do, please make sure you seek the assistance of a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Practitioner for a better understanding on how and when to use this product.

  15. YayArea Avatar
    YayArea

    Beware of counterfeit versions of this product! A quick stroll through most herb shops will reveal at least a few different ‘brands” of the same medicine. There is only one manufacturer of this!

  16. YayArea Avatar
    YayArea

    Beware of counterfeit versions of this product! A quick stroll through most herb shops will reveal at least a few different ‘brands” of the same medicine. There is only one manufacturer of this!

  17. YayArea Avatar
    YayArea

    Beware of counterfeit versions of this product! A quick stroll through most herb shops will reveal at least a few different ‘brands” of the same medicine. There is only one manufacturer of this!

  18. YayArea Avatar
    YayArea

    Beware of counterfeit versions of this product! A quick stroll through most herb shops will reveal at least a few different ‘brands” of the same medicine. There is only one manufacturer of this!

  19. Tranque Avatar
    Tranque

    No offense to him, but the fella who just got his tongue split looks very creepy in the last photo…

    Maybe it was his intention!

  20. Tranque Avatar
    Tranque

    No offense to him, but the fella who just got his tongue split looks very creepy in the last photo…

    Maybe it was his intention!

  21. Tranque Avatar
    Tranque

    No offense to him, but the fella who just got his tongue split looks very creepy in the last photo…

    Maybe it was his intention!

  22. Tranque Avatar
    Tranque

    No offense to him, but the fella who just got his tongue split looks very creepy in the last photo…

    Maybe it was his intention!

  23. Janie Avatar
    Janie

    Fo sho, my dad’s an acupuncturist, Yunnan Baiyao’s the shit, used properly. It was like the go-to-guy for super gnarly mashed up little kid injuries in my house. I punctured my lip with my teeth one time; it doesn’t taste *that* bad.

  24. Janie Avatar
    Janie

    Fo sho, my dad’s an acupuncturist, Yunnan Baiyao’s the shit, used properly. It was like the go-to-guy for super gnarly mashed up little kid injuries in my house. I punctured my lip with my teeth one time; it doesn’t taste *that* bad.

  25. Janie Avatar
    Janie

    Fo sho, my dad’s an acupuncturist, Yunnan Baiyao’s the shit, used properly. It was like the go-to-guy for super gnarly mashed up little kid injuries in my house. I punctured my lip with my teeth one time; it doesn’t taste *that* bad.

  26. Janie Avatar
    Janie

    Fo sho, my dad’s an acupuncturist, Yunnan Baiyao’s the shit, used properly. It was like the go-to-guy for super gnarly mashed up little kid injuries in my house. I punctured my lip with my teeth one time; it doesn’t taste *that* bad.

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