Most people know only two things about the appendix: You don’t need it – and if it bursts, you need surgery fast. That basic ...

“I'm sure we're going to find out one day that the brain is as worthless as the appendix.” —Scott McClanahan The poor, maligned appendix. That worm-like accessory dangling from our intestines has long ...

The human body is still a mystery, and some organs have largely been considered useless in one way or another. However, the ...