How does the author use <a data-internal-link data-link-type="Index of Terms" href="https://www.supersummary.com/what-if/index-of-terms/#271206">scale</a> to demonstrate the properties of extremely large things?

Do extreme examples help to illustrate scientific principles? Argue why or why not.

Which question’s answer surprised you the most? Why?

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