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[–] Liz@midwest.social 42 points 2 months ago (1 children)

It's not totally vestigial, it helps regulate colon bacteria. People without their appendix take longer to recover from diarrhea, which is important when bad water and spoiled food are a more regular part of your life.

[–] MalReynolds@slrpnk.net 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Citation please ?, I want to know more.

[–] Liz@midwest.social 11 points 2 months ago (1 children)
[–] MalReynolds@slrpnk.net 4 points 2 months ago

Thanks kindly.