The Stock Market’s Wind
Indeed, nothing in nature is wasted. Gross as they may seem, even maggots have an important role as efficient consumers of dead tissue, leaving sound tissue unharmed. Over the centuries they have been used by humans to clean wounds. Napoleon is reputed to have used them in battle. Less gross, let's ask, what is the importance of wind? You might first consider the destructive capabilities of tornadoes and hurricanes or spreading wildfires. Focusing on the positive, everyone enjoys a cool summer breeze. As a forestry major in college I would add that wind disperses seeds and pollen.