Fun fact: The current theory is that the appendix isn't useless as previously thought but actually functions as a safe house for beneficial bacteria to repopula

Fun fact: The current theory is that the appendix isn't useless as previously thought but actually functions as a safe house for beneficial bacteria to repopulate the body after illness. If I remember correctly they've done studies and found people who have had their appendixes removed have weakened immune systems and take longer to recover than those who haven't had it removed. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/01/170109162333.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/01/170109162333.h...