Title: Why We Call It the "Butterfly Effect"—and What You Might Be Getting Wrong
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Description: The "butterfly effect" may not mean exactly what you think. Here's the story behind the phrase's creation, along with an explanation of how it has become oversimplified in pop culture.
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