Humans sometimes have the idea that we are superior to other species and even other humans. We rarely think about how even the smallest things in our lives have the biggest impact and how other animals rely on us. We also assume that something this boring cannot possibly be interesting or beneficial to use. Richard Conniff's essay "Why God Created Flies" uses various biological and scientific evidence and facts to prove his point that everything in this world influences each other, no matter how much we like it or no and that even the smallest creatures respect them. . His essay also points out that humans' dislike of a species can backfire and simply hurt us. Richard Conniff uses solid scientific facts in his essay to get his main message across to the audience. One of the major facts he uses stood out because it disproved many wives' stories about the common housefly. Most people think of flies as dirty animals that feed on dead animals and spread disease. Conniff uses a study that found flies tested in dirty areas contained more....