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Body piercing is the practice of puncturing or cutting a part of the human body, creating an opening in which jewelry may be worn. They have been known as a fashion accessory, a fad and a part of cultures around the world. Body piercing has been practiced by people all over the world from ancient times. It is said that people would pierce their ears so that evil spirits wouldn't enter their body.
On a more religious end some people pierce their ears for spiritual reasons. In Book of Genesis of the Bible 24:22, Abraham's servant gave a golden earring of half a shekel weight and ten bracelets to Rebeka