Top “Useless” Body Parts
March 17, 2008
Ever wondered why you have (or had) tonsils or wisdom teeth?
Yes, some of the standard equipment that comes with us at birth long ago outlived its usefulness. You might be surprised, however, at just how much dead weight you really are carrying around.
The Science Channel came up with its list of 10 “Useless” Body Parts. Do a quick inventory, then check out what the folks at SC consider excess baggage.
Here’s Nos. 6-10:
10. Plica semilunaris (third eyelid)
9. Body hair
8. Sinuses
7. Adenoids
6. Tonsils
To read more about these, and to see the rest, visit The Science Channel.
