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The Blind Can See with Their Tongue

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13 Oct 2007 9 views
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The Blind Can See with Their Tongue
A new medical technology allows blind folks to be able to 'see' with their tongues. Incredible!

A new medical technology allows blind folks to be able to ‘see' with their tongues. Incredible!

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