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They taught us the appendix was one such organ. Now they are thinking it actually has a use and is not at all vestigial. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appendi
by RajT88 2y ago
They taught us the appendix was one such organ. Now they are thinking it actually has a use and is not at all vestigial.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appendix_(anatomy)#Maintaining_gut_flora https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appendix_(anatomy)#Maintaining...
- Izkata 2y agoI remember the pineal gland in the brain as well, that was part of why it got used as a source for psychic powers in older fiction.
- RajT88 2y agoThis was a memorable film which feature it: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/From_Beyond_(film) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/From_Beyond_(film) Based on Lovecraft, so it fits with "older fiction"