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Sobbed: Why We Cry

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The Different Types of Tears Our Body Produce

There are three different kinds of tears that our bodies produce. Psychogenic tears have a higher protein content than irritant tears, which makes them thicker. The opposite of crying is laughing because you can't cry and sing at the same time. In order to sing, you need to be able to have control of your throat.

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