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Question
Guess the length of different parts of your body and check if your guess is correct. You can use a scale, string, measuring tape etc.

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Solution
Yes, I measure my body part with scale nose is 3 cm, ear 5 cm, around wrist is 12 cm. hand 11 cm, around head 36 cm.
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