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[–] jaschen306 37 points 2 weeks ago (8 children)

Because the taste buds are in the front of your tongue, not the back of your throat.

[–] [email protected] 43 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

I assume you're joking, but for those who got taught that in school but haven't thought about it since, that thing is basically bs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tongue_map

[–] jaschen306 27 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)
[–] [email protected] 19 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I know that part is, but specifically the front of your tongue tasting sweet is the weird tongue map thing that somehow made it into the education system

[–] CrustyCrinkles 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

The back lf your throat doesn't have taste buds tho.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

I also have a needless follow up statement to OP's tongue map

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