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Book 2, Question 74 · Video

Why Do We Have Eyebrows?

Video · 2:04 · Crafty Clover explains, from A Million Whys Book 2

Eyebrows are like little rain guards for your eyes. They catch drops of sweat or rain before they reach your eyes. They also help your face show feelings.

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What Crafty Clover says in this video

Intro

Hey there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. Why do we have eyebrows?

The Big Idea

Eyebrows are like little rain guards for your eyes. They catch drops of sweat or rain before they reach your eyes. They also help your face show feelings. It is a simple design that works on rainy days.

Sweat or Rain Falls

Step one: sweat or rain falls. Drops of rain or sweat roll down your forehead. They are headed toward your eyes. Sweat also has salt, which stings the eyes.

Brows Block the Path

Step two: your brows block the path. The hairs of your eyebrows are slanted and a bit oily. That helps catch the drops. Eyebrows are thickest where drops would fall.

Drops Go Sideways

Step three: the drops go sideways. The brow hairs guide the drops to the side of your face. They flow around your eye instead of into it. Brow hairs grow in a pattern that points sideways.

A Closer Look

Let's take a closer look at clear eyes. The brow catches the drops. The side path is where the drops run away. And your eye stays clearer, so you can keep seeing. Every part has a little job.

Quick Facts

Quick facts! Brows also help faces show feelings. Raised brows can mean surprise. Lowered brows can look serious or worried. People of every age have brows, and all brows are great. Brows and lashes both help protect your eyes.

Think Like a Scientist

Now, think like a scientist! Stand in front of a mirror. Raise your eyebrows, then lower them. Watch how your whole face changes. What do you notice?

Outro

Your eyebrows are tiny helpers that guard and show your feelings! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!

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