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See the New Yorker article on TOUCH

Virgin of Nuremberg

The torture device commonly known as the Iron Maiden was also called the Virgin of Nuremberg.

But was it really used in the middle ages?

Here's a whole big discussion about it.

And another, more concise one.

It may just be a modern concept, like the chastity belt.

But then there's this crazy Italian horror movie:

Braille and Tactile Education for the Blind

First, braille is a beautifully simple concept. To write your name in 2D braille form, go here.

And 3D braille tattoos are a thing!

There is also a lot of talk about 3D printing of models for the blind, but blista in Marburg has been doing it in a similar way for a long time.