Scientists: Appendix protects good germs

[chokkan 2]

Some scientists think they have figured out the real job of the troublesome and seemingly useless appendix: It produces and protects good germs for your gut. That's the theory from surgeons and immunologists at Duke University Medical School, published online in a scientific journal this week.

[RatBastich]

Thats some interesting info.
 I'm in my mid 30's, and have never had my appendix out.

*knock on wood*