World's longest tongue

I am always fascinated with the extremities of the world. For example, I know, the world shortest man is He Ping Ping of Mongolia. The world tallest man is Xi Shun, also from Mongolia. The world tallest woman is Yao Defen. The list goes on and on.....

Now, who has the longest tongue is the world. According to Guinness World Records, the honours goes to Stephen Taylor of Italy with a measurement of 9.5CM. For the female category, Annika Irmler from Germany holds the record with her tongue measuring at 7CM long.



I do wonder, what is the purpose and advantages of having a long tongue ? wink... wink...