Amazing Tongue: Taste, Talk & Cleaning

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The tongue plays a crucial role in taste, speech, and oral hygiene. Its strength is notable, as it can exert significant force, which is humorously referenced in expressions like "giving someone a tongue-lashing." The discussion touches on the tongue's multifaceted functions and its importance in communication and sensory experiences. Additionally, there is curiosity about the specific strength of the tongue, though detailed information on this aspect is lacking. The conversation also includes a literary reference from Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing," highlighting the tongue's cultural significance.
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It gives us taste, helps us to talk and helps keep our mouths clean.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tongue

The only thing i could not find is, how strong is the tongue?
 
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wolram said:
how strong is the tongue?

It must be pretty strong, because you can give people a tongue-lashing with it!
 
shakespeare said:
Done to death by slanderous tongue Was the Hero that here lies
I couldn't have said it better myself. It's from Much Ado About Nothing.
 
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