crying, n.Trivia

Crying is actually not something newborns can do, at least when it comes to actual tears. Not until between 3 weeks and 3 months of life do they acquire this ability.

Babies are unable to cry tears for at least three weeks

Women's tears contain pheromones that decrease sexual arousal and testosterone levels in nearby men.

Tears of joy is your body's way of neutralizing your emotions and helps restore your emotional equilibrium.

Astronauts cannot cry in space because tears can't flow in zero gravity

Tears contain a natural pain killer

Crying results in a runny nose because tears, when forming, also drain into the nasal passage.