On Saturday, August 7, 2004, at 05:20 AM, Michael Weis wrote:

> There would be little evolutionary value in having teeth if we didn't
> have a use for them.

As far as meat is concerned, chewing probably isn't necessary. Breaks
down easily in the stomach. Carnivores don't chew much, just gulp down
big chunks. Veggies and fruits need more chewing though.