Areology (MARS) Part 1 with Jennifer Buz
Ologies with Alie Ward
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Why Do We Cry on a Plane?
Being on a plane is equivalent to being at an altitude of around eight thousand feet. Scientists say that the reason we're more likely to cry on an airplane than on the ground may be due to hypoxia, or lack of oxygen due to air pressure. Or it may be the emotional liability of unfamiliar surroundings. And humans tend to cry when we're a little scared to promote emotional bonding with others to increase our safety.
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