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BBC Inside Science
Misunderstanding Metaphors and Ocean Impacts
This chapter critiques the misuse of scientific metaphors in public discourse, particularly focusing on the confusion around the term 'black hole' in financial contexts. It also delves into the oceans' vital role in regulating Earth's temperature, exploring how their heat capacity and energy distribution affect climate change. Moreover, it questions the long-held belief that abstaining from sex before athletic events enhances performance, substantiating that such myths lack scientific foundation.
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