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Can you cry underwater?

  • Written by Geoffrey Bradford, Professor of Pediatrics and Ophthalmology, West Virginia University
Can you cry underwater?Tears prevent your eyes from drying out and protect them from irritation and infection. Vizerskaya/E+ via Getty ImagesCan you cry underwater?

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Can you cry underwater? – Rosie, age 17, Bedford, New Hampshire

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