Video - Crocodile Tears: Ancient Egypt's Eye-Healing Myth

Did you know that in ancient Egypt, people believed that the tears of a crocodile could heal eye diseases? They would hold crocodiles captive and await the tears to collect in a vessel. However, this process was not only dangerous but also entirely ineffective in treating any medical conditions. These tears were merely drops of excess lubrication and had no magical healing properties whatsoever. So next time you feel under the weather, maybe skip the crocodile tears and stick to modern medicine instead.