Can People really cry tears of blood?

Haemolacria, crying bloody tears is a rare condition  that causes a person to cry tears partially made of blood.

It is caused by emotional stress or hormonal change, head injury, Tumor, Blood clot, infection or damage on the tear duct.

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On November 28, 1893, New Zealand became the first self-governing country in the world to grant all women the right to vote in parliamentary elections. 🗳️✊

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The Moon takes about 29.5 Earth days to go from one sunrise to the next. Daylight lasts around 14.75 days, and night also lasts about 14.75 days. This long day and night happen because the Moon spins slowly and moves around Earth at the same time. We always see the same side of the Moon because of this. 🌕🌑

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Tigers, jaguars and leopards all love the smell of Calvin Klein’s cologne "Obsession For Men." The fragrance is even used to lure the large cats to cameras in the wild. In response to the cologne, the cats “would start drooling, their eyes would half-close, almost like they were going into a trance.” Not quite the same effect as it has on humans.

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Neurobiologists from the USA have decided to find out who is smarter: cats or dogs. A study of the brains of pets showed that cats have half as many neurons as dogs - 250 million compared to 530. Most likely, dogs are more intelligent.

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When did you came to know that you can break the top of the toothpick and place it on the surface so that the sharp point of toothpick remain clean without touching the surface.

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This is not a forest, but a single tree in India, known as the Great Banyan.

It span 4.67 acres, stands 80 feet tall,  and is over 250 years old.

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The people in Bali, Indonesia, only have one of four names which are given according to birth order, the names are: Wayan, Made, Nyoman, and Ketut which are used for the first, second, third, and fourth children, respectively. If a family has a fifth child, they are named Wayan again, starting the cycle over. These names are used for both male and female children.

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The custom of putting candles on cakes dates back to the ancient Greeks, who honored the goddess Artemis by placing lit candles on round, moon-shaped cakes. They believed that the smoke from the candles carried their wishes and prayers up to the gods in the sky.

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In some Japan's schools, education isn’t just about knowledge — it’s about character. For the first three years of school, children in these specific institutes don’t take academic exams at all.

Instead, the focus is on respect, empathy, and moral values.

Students learn to clean their classrooms, serve lunch to their peers, and care for their environment. Teachers emphasize teamwork, discipline, and gratitude — qualities considered as vital as academic success.

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In a world where wealth often defines power, a Saudi billionaire stunned everyone by donating $19 billion to charity, instantly losing his billionaire status — and gaining global admiration. The massive contribution went to health, education, and poverty alleviation programs across the Middle East and Africa.

Sulaiman bin Abdul Aziz Al Rajhi, co-founder of Al Rajhi Bank, transformed himself into a symbol of selfless generosity, proving that impact can outweigh fortune.

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On statues, a horse’s legs tell you how the statue figure died.
If a horse has both its front legs in the air, then the person died in battle.

If the horse has one of its front legs in the air, they died of wounds received from a battle.

And if the horse has both its front legs on the ground, then the person died of natural causes.

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Ivan Pavlov discovered classical conditioning by training dogs to salivate at the sound of a bell 🛎️. Dogs initially salivated only when food was presented. After repeatedly pairing the bell with food, the bell alone triggered salivation.

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🦠 The common cold is caused by viruses, not cold weather. However, in cold weather, due to low humidity, viruses can survive in the air longer.

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Of the current 200 nations in the world, Britain has invaded all but 22.

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Those who play video games are far more likely to have vivid dreams

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80% of people prefer to lie down for about 10 minutes after waking up in bed.

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There exist contact lenses that are worn overnight to reshape the cornea, providing clear vision during the day without the need for glasses or contacts.

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🐍 The longest snake on the planet The reticulated python is a species of python that inhabits South and Southeast Asia.

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The lacrimal punctum is a small hole in your eyelids, that drains your tears to your nose. It's the reason why you get a runny nose after crying.

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