Flying rocks and some ancient Greek dude

Is there just something about science that has to make everything ten times more complicated than it actually is? I mean, take a look at;

Meteors. Also known as meteorites or meteoroids, they are chunks off...asteroids, was it? (correct me if I'm wrong). But no, despite being the exact same thing, it has 3 different names for the exact same thing. Each different name refers to a different stage of the meteor/meteorite/meteoroid. Does it matter whether it's chugging around in outer space, shooting through our skies or plummeting into and destroying our homes, isn't it the same thing? WHy does it need so many different references? An egg is an egg right? Whether it's fried, scrambled, boiled, poached, omletted, or being thrown at your head, it's still an egg. It's an unchanging fact. And come to think of changing names for the same thing, what's with the meat? Why is called a cow when it's alive, and beef when it's dead? Pig while it's alive and pork when it's roasted and sitting on your plate? Someone, enlighten us all...please.

And as for another thing; Aristotle. How is that someone who lived over 2 thousand years ago (and, by the way, whatever he's famous for uncovering -most of it is incorrect-) has managed to worm his way into TWO of my classes? Not only do we have to know his theories on the earth being in the center of the universe, we also need to know his government opinions. Blah Blah Blah. I think this world would have been better off without this guy. That's all (and no, I'm not turning into Miranda Priestly. Although I have been made editor of our bible times magazine, english. Oh, the joy -_- )