“Crocodile tears,” a phrase that has targeted many politicians, is used to describe “a display of superficial or false sorrow or anguish about something that we don't really care about.” ...

If, like me, you got a little bit overinvested in the sad plight of the central character of one of Nintendo’s launch ads for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, then here is some balm for your ...

As May 10 rolled around and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was released into the world, it wasn't its titular character or Link or Ganondorf that captured the attention of fans, but instead ...

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Last December an Instagram Reel of a “crying” bison—created by photographer Chris Henry—went viral. The video has received more than eight million views and generated thousands of comments. But can ...

A man rides the bus home from work, sighing heavily. He, along with everyone else on the bus, is wearing drab clothing. He looks out the window at the scenery, but it only inspires another sigh. He ...

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Good news, bad news, a rough day, a scary movie, a poignant memory, a nostalgic smell—these are all things that can prompt a salty tear to trickle down your cheek. The sensation is quick to sneak up ...

Life comes with good days and bad ones too. While you hope there are more sunshine-filled moments than not, it's inevitable that you're going to feel blue from time to time. When you're in one of ...