On Thu, 28 Oct 2004 04:08:38 GMT, Sean Houtman wrote:

...Humans are already adapted
for a variety of food sources, as well as conditions, but that
appendix is still there, even after more than 10 generations have
passed since it became useless.

Actually, it's not useless - it functions as part of the immune system.

cheers,

Marj
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