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The tongue print is unique to each person, just like a fingerprint.

Why it is true

Like fingerprints, the pattern of papillae and grooves on the tongue is unique to each individual. No other person has the same configuration. The discovery has been used in forensic studies as a complementary form of identification.

Source: American Academy of Dermatology

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