Why Do People Use ‘Fingerprints’ for Identification?

Imagine your hand as a puzzle, each fingerprint is like a unique piece. Just like no two puzzles are the same, no two people have the exact same fingerprints. When someone uses their finger to unlock a phone or sign a document, they're leaving behind this special puzzle that only they can match.

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  1. Your mom can tell you apart from your brother just by looking at your fingerprints.
  2. A thief leaves behind a tiny print on the glass, it’s enough to catch them.
  3. You use your thumb to unlock your phone, leaving behind a unique little puzzle.

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