Science is a dynamic subject and it changes all the time. In the science field, research is always on going and when new evidence are discovered about a particular topic, the new evidence are usually used to update the scientific information that is already on ground. All the areas of science listed about have enjoyed scientific updates in the recent.
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~ B - Adding wood to a burning fire to increase the heat.
A is kind of like a reaction to negative feedback - it's too hot, so cooling down.
C is like turning the air conditioner off. It's cool enough.
B on the other hand adds something to the whole by reinforcing it. The fire is a metaphor for the writer's self-esteem, ego, good-feelingness, what-have-you.
Amount of food in stomach when drinking, body weight, rate of consumption, strength of alcohol.
