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Denmark’s King Frederik X wipes away a tear as he waves to a crowd of 300,000 people. Martin Meissner/AP Photo

What Americans can learn from Danish masculinity

American men see manhood in opposition to womanhood. Danes, on the other hand, see manhood as not acting immaturely, as a boy would.
Tears prevent your eyes from drying out and protect them from irritation and infection. Vizerskaya/E+ via Getty Images

Can you cry underwater?

An ophthalmologist explains how important tears are to keeping your eyes feeling good and working well – whether you’re on dry land or swimming in a body of water.
Most people cry when they’re feeling sad, or when they are having big feelings. from www.pixabay.com

Curious Kids: why do we cry?

Crying is something everyone does sometimes – an expert in the history of emotions explains why people cry to express their feelings.
It all got a bit too much for Wales fan Jamie Collins. BBC Images

Here’s why watching sport makes you cry

Football, cricket, athletics, rugby – whatever the sport, the tears are never far away, for both the stars and the spectators.

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