BraveSpeaking: Because Vs Even Though

for the reason that

because
I took an umbrella with me when I went out because it was supposed to rain later.

despite the fact that

even though
I didn't take an umbrella with me even though I knew it would rain later.

for the reason that

because
I'm going to see a dentist because I have a terrible toothache.

despite the fact that

even though
I couldn't help eating a cookie, even though I had a bad toothache.

for the reason that

because
I'm going to be late for work because the traffic is terrible!

despite the fact that

even though
I'll get home on time even though the traffic is very bad. Thankfully I'm riding a bike!