About this episode
Today we wrap up the three-part series Blood, Sweat, and Tears. First how it feels to lose your ability to cry; then why onions bring on the waterworks.
SHOW CLOCK
00:00 Opening Credits
00:42 Introduction
01:33 Emotional Tears
09:35 Onion Tears
13:24 Closing Credits
CREDITS
Special thanks to Douglas Smith and Jennifer Dionisio for researching this show. A Distillations Explainer produced by Josh Kurz. Additional credits available at chemheritage.org/distillations.
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