Apples to Oranges

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The idiom ‘comparing apples and oranges’ has been used in the English language to deny comparison between objects and ideas that are inherently different and therefore incomparable. Many discussions have been ended, debates have been halted, and ideas have been crushed by this one simple phrase. Yet, how suitable in reality is the phrase in terms of comparison. The idea definitely stems as an appeal to tradition as it has been used for generations, however, under further examination it is clear to see that the phrase holds little virtue. Apples and oranges actually have many comparisons and contrasts as shown in their observable attributes, nutritional composition, and functional purposes. The observable attributes of apples and oranges have similar values. For example, both of the fruits are grown on trees and possess seeds that are sealed in the inner layers of the fruit. The fruits have a chemical composition that includes a large amount of liquid substance as opposed to solidity, which explains why both are readily made into juices. While the shapes of the fruits do...

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