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The Appendix and Wombat's Poop
10:10 - 14:30 (04:19)
The appendix was once believed to be a vestigial organ with no real function, but recent studies have shown that it may play a role in gut health. Also, wombats are the only animals that can poop cubes and scientists have discovered the biological reason for this unusual ability.
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The large intestine is where dietary fiber shines as it aids in digestion and helps in the absorption of food.
10:10 - 10:58 (00:47)
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The large intestine is where dietary fiber shines as it aids in digestion and helps in the absorption of food. Dietary fiber also prevents the absorption of too much sugar or fat at once and bulks up stool, thus cleansing the colon.
ChapterThe Appendix and Wombat's Poop
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Wombats are the only known animal species that defecate in the shape of cubes, a mystery that has finally been solved by scientists in a January 2021 study.
10:58 - 12:13 (01:14)
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Wombats are the only known animal species that defecate in the shape of cubes, a mystery that has finally been solved by scientists in a January 2021 study.
ChapterThe Appendix and Wombat's Poop
EpisodeThe Appendix: No Respect
PodcastStuff You Should Know
For over 150 years, the appendix was believed to be a useless vestigial organ.
12:13 - 14:30 (02:17)
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For over 150 years, the appendix was believed to be a useless vestigial organ. However, Darwin noticed the large secums of herbivores and the appendix vermiformis was officially named in 1710 by anatomist Felipe Vergean.