00:00 The hosts of the podcast announce that they have a TV pilot for Science Channel and will be hosting a live variety show featuring appearances by John Hodgman and Eugene Merman.

04:52 Elephants and gorillas are the two likeliest candidates for crying emotionally, but we still don't know for sure if they do.

09:00 Gorillas, like Coco, have shown signs of emotional distress and sadness, but it is still unclear if they actually cry tears.

13:29 Emotional tears are believed to be triggered by the cerebrum signaling the lacrimal glands to produce tears, and the composition of these tears differs from reflex tears, containing proteins like prolactin and hormones indicating high levels of stress, as well as endorphins that reduce pain and improve mood, although studies have found mixed results on whether crying actually makes people feel better.

17:55 Crying may make you feel better in a real-world setting where someone is comforting you and explaining that things are better, but it's difficult to study in a lab because it lacks the cathartic and supportive elements.

21:58 Babies cry as a way to emotionally manipulate their parents into not abandoning them and to show that they are healthy and fit.

26:04 During adolescence, boys cry less due to increased testosterone levels, while girls cry more due to increased estrogen and prolactin levels.

30:48 Men crying in public can actually be beneficial for their career and public image, as it is seen as a positive expression of emotion.

35:15 Crying is associated with various mood disorders, such as depression and PTSD, and can also signal vulnerability and a lack of aggression.

39:44 The hosts encourage listeners to visit howstuffworks.com to learn more about crying and share a story from a listener in Germany who used an article on the site to help a child overcome their fear of ghosts.