This does not have to be restricted to 'hard' science, because political researchers are the worst habitual offenders. Archaeology, economics and market research are other areas where cause and effect is important, so should provide some excellent examples of how to establish cause and effect.
Fiddling while Rome burns. Meaning. To occupy oneself with unimportant matters and neglect priorities during a crisis. Origin. The source of this phrase is the story that Nero played the fiddle (violin) while Rome burned, during the great fire in AD 64. There are two major flaws with the story. Firstly, there was no such instrument as the fiddle (violin) in first century Rome.
Example Sentences for crypt. The crypt of the castle, where Fiora lies upon her bier with white flowers all about her, and tapers at her head and feet. The crypt now contains the machinery used for blowing the organ. Then we descended to the crypt, the Cardinal first kneeling at the statue of St. Peter. There is an account of his going, while there, to perform his devotions in the crypt of a church.