17 Bizarre Body Modifications You Won't Believe Exist

6. Magnetic Implant

This ridiculously niche body modification seems almost entirely relegated to the realm of performing artists and people who, um, really, really love party tricks. A small magnet is inserted directly under the skin, in order to give the recipient possibly the lamest superpower in the world: stick small metal objects to very specific places.

5. Artifical Cranial Deformation

Artifical cranial deformation, also known as head binding, is a procedure that gradually distorts and elongates the growth of the skull over years. The practice, which involved tightly binding an infants head around 6 months after birth, has been almost entirely eradicated. Thankfully.

4. Metal Claws

This modification, clearly influenced by Marvel superhero Wolverine, involves long metal claws being pierced through the upper hand. The claws are removable, just like an ear or nose piercing. Except a bit more menacing.