The lesser of two weevils- CORN in my aspirin

CORN (cellulose, dextrose, "starch") is used as a binding agent to make tablets. Why? It works and is cheap. Thank God for Goody's powder-it only has MILK in it. The lesser of "two weevils"...to quote O'Brian but I digress. You're not gonna kill me yet, life! You're messin' with a Texan here! : P