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Can You Lose Your Native Tongue? (www.nytimes.com)
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[–] BasementParty@hexbear.net 1 points 5 months ago

As someone who lost their tongue in a freak hotdog eating accident, I can confirm this is true.

I had to get a new robot tongue and it's not as effective. But with practice, you make out the sounds you need.