diff --git a/palindrome_checker.py b/palindrome_checker.py
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+def is_palindrome(s):
+    # Remove any spaces and convert to lowercase to ensure accurate comparison
+    s = s.replace(" ", "").lower()
+    # Check if the string is equal to its reverse
+    return s == s[::-1]
+
+# Test the function
+string = input()
+if is_palindrome(string):
+    print("It's a palindrome!")
+else:
+    print("It's not a palindrome.")
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diff --git a/perfect_number.py b/perfect_number.py
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+def is_perfect_number(n):
+    if n < 1:
+        return False  # Perfect numbers are positive integers
+    
+    divisors_sum = sum(i for i in range(1, n) if n % i == 0)
+    
+    return divisors_sum == n
+
+# Test the function
+number = int(input("Enter number to check"))
+if is_perfect_number(number):
+    print(f"{number} is a perfect number!")
+else:
+    print(f"{number} is not a perfect number.")
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