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.
The oldest ruin in Rome is the Temple of Saturn,originally built in about 493 BC. Rebuilt in 43 BC and again in about 350 AD.The oldest complete building in Rome, also considered the best preserved building of ancient times, is the Pantheon. It was built before Christ and rebuilt in about 125 AD.ebuilt in 43 BC and again in about 350 AD. The oldest complete building in Rome, also considered the best preserved building of ancient times, is the Pantheon.