the wisdom of teeth

so why are wisdom teeth called wisdome teeth? that is my question for the day. i mean, what makes them so special? and do they make you wise? and if they do, then why does almsot everyone get them pulled? It doesn't make sense. really doesn't
Why might you ask has this wonderful question been pondered in my mind? well that would be because i am getting my top wisdom teeth out on thursday morning. yuk. anywho..have a great day, and week.