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Monday August 16, 2004

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12:06Useless Body Parts

Wisdom teeth, the appendix, the coccyx-- we tend to think of these appendages as useless. A conversation about these genetic leftovers and the story they tell us about human evolution.

Guests

Martin Nickels, professor of anthropology and program director, Illinois State University

Michael Rosenzweig, Publisher & Editor-in-Chief, Evolutionary Ecology Research; author of "Win-Win Ecology" (Oxford Univ. Press)

Jocelyn Selim, associate editor, Discover magazine

13:06Open Phones

Talk about the invalidation of gay marriage licenses in California. Or Michael Phelps' quest for multiple gold at the Olympics. Share whatever is on your mind. It's a session of open phones.

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