Why do we cry? The three types of tears - Alex Gendler
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Whether we cry during a sad movie, while chopping
onions, or completely involuntarily, our eyes are constantly producing tears.
Alex Gendler tracks a particularly watery day in the life of Iris (the
iris) as she cycles through basal, reflex and emotional tears.
Why are emotional tears triggered by happiness as well as sadness?
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