Temporary tattoos are a cute way kids can decorate their bodies without it being permanent. Man has been decorating their bodies with tattoos for over 5,300 years. That's the age of the oldest and best-preserved natural mummy ever found. The Tahitian word "tatu" means "to mark something" which is where the term tattoo originates. Samuel O'Reilly invented the electric tattooing machine in 1891. Each continental region represents a broad area with many different groups and individuals, and all have their own rituals and traditions that are reflected in how they dress, act, and decorate themselves. There are many different techniques, styles and reasons people put these permanent forms of decoration on their bodies. The temporary tattoos are a nice way is use body art that fits a special occasion.