I'm Crying Cuz... I'm Human

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I'm Crying Cuz... I'm Human

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Dec 30, 2022

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From misty eyeballs to full-on waterworks, what are tears? Why do we shed them? And what makes humans' ability to cry emotional tears unique? Hosts Emily Kwong and Aaron Scott get into their feelings in this science-fueled exploration of why we cry. (encore) To see more of Rose-Lynn Fisher's images from Topography of Tears, visit her website.

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Dec 30, 2022

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