Did YOU Know?

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The production of tears in continuous.

People create tears to lubricate and protect the eyes. Tears flush the eyes of debris and microorganisms. They also deliver oxygen and nutrients to the eye the same way blood does for the rest of the body.


Humans are the only animals that seem to cry for emotional reasons, although there are reports of elephants shedding tears in grief. 

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