People are just learning the dark meaning behind the five-dot tattoo on people’s hands

tattoo on different people in completely different places.

“I’ve got a new neighbor and noticed he had this tattoo,” the user wrote. “Five dots in a cross shape near the thumb on his hand. I’ve seen several people with it. What does it mean?”

The replies came quickly.

Many users explained that the tattoo is traditionally associated with prison life.

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