Debate surrounds whether parents should let their babies cry or comfort them immediately. The argument for letting babies cry is that it teaches them self-soothing skills, but opponents argue that it could lead to neglecting a child’s needs. Parents should trust their instincts and read up on different methods to find what works best for […]
Astronauts can cry in space, but tears don’t fall due to zero gravity. Tears can form a “liquid ball” on the eye and can break free and float. Space can cause dry eyes and changes in eye shape during long flights. You can cry in the zero gravity of space, but the tears won’t roll […]
A shout and a shout historically referred to alerting the police and community members of a crime. Today, it can be used metaphorically to refer to sustained public attention resulting in justice. The term comes from Old French and was required in England during the Middle Ages. Communities encourage people to speak up and pursue […]
Japanese soldiers in World War II shouted “to hell with Babe Ruth!” as he was seen as a symbol of American patriotism. Babe Ruth had previously gone on a goodwill tour of Japan as part of the American baseball All-Stars team. Professional baseball player Babe Ruth was a celebrity who was part of a Japanese […]
Tears are produced for various reasons, including emotional and physical pain. There are three types of tears: basal, reflex, and emotional. Prolactin, a hormone present in tears, may play a role in mood regulation. Crying is more accepted in some societies than others, and gender can also play a role in how tears are perceived. […]
The idiom “cry wolf” means to falsely call for help, resulting in no response when help is actually needed. It originates from Aesop’s fable about a boy who repeatedly cried wolf for fun, causing villagers to ignore his cries when a real wolf appeared. The moral is that liars are not believed even when they […]
