Ask Lemmy@lemmy.world · 11 months ago

Why do we cry when we are sad?

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Ask Lemmy@lemmy.world · 11 months ago

I mean, why do our eyes get wet? Is there any evolutionary or logical reason behind this?

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A cursory search reveals that many other animals shed tears.
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  As a means of clearing debris, or specifically as an emotional response?

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