Job’s tears are a tropical Asian herb with edible teardrop-shaped grains that have been used for thousands of years in food and crafts. They are often mistaken for barley and have no religious significance despite their biblical names. They can be used in soups and ground to make flour, and are also used to make […]
Tearing during childbirth is common, with up to a third of vaginal deliveries resulting in some degree of tearing. Factors such as the baby’s size and position, as well as the use of interventions, can increase the likelihood of tearing. While some steps can be taken to reduce the chances of tearing, it is still […]
The Trail of Tears refers to the forced relocation of Cherokee Native Americans from Georgia to Oklahoma in 1838. Over 4,000 Cherokee died during the march, with disease being a major cause. The Cherokee Nation protested this move, but Presidential support led to their forced relocation. The Cherokee Nation was extremely Westernized and had wealthy […]
Mermaid tears are small pieces of glass or plastic found in oceans. Sea glass is highly sought after and can be made into jewelry, but plastic mermaid tears are dangerous to marine life. Nurdles, small pieces of plastic used in the plastics industry, are also a form of mermaid tear and can cause serious problems. […]
Crocodile tears syndrome, also known as gustatory lacrimal reflex or Bogorad syndrome, causes a person to cry while eating due to a lesion in the geniculate ganglion. Botulinum toxin injections can reduce or eliminate tears, and loved ones should offer support without drawing attention to the tears. Not all Bell’s palsy patients will experience this […]
The phrase “blood, sweat and tears” refers to hard work and effort in a project, often used metaphorically. It originated from a speech by Winston Churchill in 1940. “Sweat equity” refers to the value a person puts into something. In modern usage, it can refer to effort without material compensation, implying ingenuity and pride. The […]
The belief that crocodiles shed tears while eating led to the term “crocodile tears” to describe false displays of emotion. The practice is considered manipulative and offensive, and some people use tricks to produce tears. Crocodiles excrete a lubricating fluid from their tear glands while eating, which likely led to the ancient belief. The creature […]
