Why Do Onions Make Me Cry?

The video explores why onions make people cry, explaining that it's due to irritants released when onions are cut. Tears help wash away these irritants, keeping eyes healthy. The video demonstrates an experiment to identify the cause of onion tears and suggests methods to prevent them, such as refrigerating onions or wearing goggles. It concludes by likening cooking to a science experiment, encouraging viewers to try it with adult supervision.

Describe the role of irritants in causing tears.

How does the onion juice affect our eyes when cutting an onion?