[js1138]

Sure, there are some practical outgrowths as a result of "discoveries", but the richness is in the sharing with others.

Like medicine, dentistry, sanitation, heating and air-conditioning, etc. These are things that were unknown before science. (OK, religion did figure out that in arid climates where there is little water and no TP, you shouldn't eat with the same hand you use to wipe yourself.)

[Elsie]

(OK, religion did figure out that in arid climates where there is little water and no TP, you shouldn't eat with the same hand you use to wipe yourself.)

Should 'Evolution' have figured this out first?