Article 6NWPB If you have a big tongue, do you have more taste buds?

If you have a big tongue, do you have more taste buds?

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My 13-year-old daughter just came to me and said: I have a much longer tongue than my friends. Does that mean I have more taste buds?" I don't know who else to ask; can the readers help? David Wynne, West Sussex

Post your answers (and new questions) below or send them to nq@theguardian.com. A selection will be published next Sunday.

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