San Francisco has left a mark on American tattoo history. In today's episode, we learn about longtime Bay Area resident Ed Hardy's impact on the industry, and the evolution of tattooing in America. Share photos of your custom tattoo with us on Twitter using the hashtag #BayCurious or tweet them to <a href="https://twitter.com/oallenprice">@oallenprice.</a>Additional Reading:<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.kqed.org/news/11917220">Are You Inked? How a San Francisco Tattoo Artist Changed the Industry</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9gGbJ9J-cA">KQED Spark video on Ed Hardy</a></li>
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The Sizzler: The California Origin Story Behind One of India’s Flashiest Dishes

Bay Curious is a show about your questions – and the adventures you find when you go looking for the answers. Join host Olivia Allen-Price to explore all aspects of the San Francisco Bay Area – from the debate over "Frisco", to the dinosaurs that once roamed California, to the causes of homelessness. Whether you lived here your whole life, or just arrived, Bay Curious will deepen your understanding of this place you call home.