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Your tongue is a special muscle in your body. It is the only muscle that is connected at just one end, so it moves freely like a small snake. Your tongue has about 10,000 taste buds, but as you get older, they become weaker, so spicy food feels less strong. The top of your tongue has many small bumps called papillae, which make it look like a pink carpet.
Your tongue can get tired when you talk too much, but it is strong enough to move food around like a small bulldozer. It also heals very fast — if you bite or burn it, it usually gets better in a few days. Everyone’s tongue is unique, just like a fingerprint, so it could be used to identify people.
Your tongue helps you make funny sounds, like blowing raspberries. It also works together with your nose to taste flavors — they are like partners in a food mystery! Your tongue can stretch and twist easily, helping you say difficult words. And here’s a funny fact: 8 out of 10 people stick out their tongue a little when they are concentrating hard — maybe they are “tasting” the answers!
