Actually I believe I read that they have determined a use for the appendix. After severe gastric infections, when all the beneficial bacteria end up getting wiped out, the gastric system recovers faster in people who still have an appendix. Apparently some bacteria hides in there, and can later come back out and re-populate.
Tirasmol over 8 years ago
This reminds me of Spies Like Us.
ekw555 over 8 years ago
the book should be good as new. no one even knows what the appendix does. ;-)
Carl R over 8 years ago
Actually I believe I read that they have determined a use for the appendix. After severe gastric infections, when all the beneficial bacteria end up getting wiped out, the gastric system recovers faster in people who still have an appendix. Apparently some bacteria hides in there, and can later come back out and re-populate.