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This Scientist Figured Out Why Your Appendix Isn't Useless

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This chapter narrates the sudden turn of events for a young girl who, while excited for a family skiing trip in Arizona, faces a medical emergency due to appendicitis. It delves into her journey from anticipation to needing an urgent surgery, highlighting both the experience and the role of the appendix in the body.

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