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In the United States the appendix was regularly removed as a routine measure during the 20th century.

Following early evolution theories, the appendix was widely believed to be useless, vestigial remnant of human evolution.

Doctors reasoned because the appendix seemingly served no purpose, a person was better without it.

In the early 2000's researchers discovered that the appendix is not useless, and it functions as a "safe house" for beneficial gut bacteria.

The appendix also contains lymphoid tissue, playing an active role in the immune system.

Studies have shown that the appendix's unnecessary removal can trigger gut dysbiosis which happens when the helpful and harmful microorganisms in your body (mostly in your gut) lose their natural harmony.

I've not had my appendix removed, have you?

What is your opinion?

I've been seeing a massive amount of drama online following the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards tonight, where Madonna took home the biggest honor of the night by winning Artist of the Year. A lot of people are completely outraged and insist she shouldn’t have won it, saying the trophy should have absolutely gone to a newer artist who is defining this generation instead of a legacy act.

Madonna ended up dominating the entire night and winning seven trophies total. During the broadcast, I noticed this female artist named PinkPantheress—who I guess is one of the newer stars out right now—looking visibly upset with tears in her eyes and looking incredibly disappointed on camera.

The general consensus among critics is that this award should have gone to a newer, defining artist of the current generation. Mainstream nominees like Sabrina Carpenter, Ariana Grande, or even a rising breakout star had massive cultural years and arguably pushed the daily music landscape forward much more than a legacy act. Many are arguing that giving the top slot to a veteran who debuted over 40 years ago feels like the music industry is safely leaning into nostalgia and star-chasing instead of elevating the future of pop music. Instead, a lot of corners of the internet are claiming the entire award show was rigged to favor old star power, and people are even attacking how Madonna looks, talking crazy saying it’s not the 1980s anymore and that she’s simply too old to be sweeping these awards over the youth.

What do you all think about this? Do you think the VMAs were rigged to hand Madonna a legacy victory, or do you think her massive Confessions II comeback era genuinely earned her the title of Artist of the Year? Was it right for newer stars like PinkPantheress to feel passed over, or are people just hating on the Queen of Pop because of her age?

Seasonal Fanta soda. Ghost face punch, and I got the ghost face tattoo to match. Purchased it tonight at Walgreens.

I notice some people feel this way. :o