It’s Fun to Know: Crocodile Tears

When accusing someone of a hypocritical display of sorrow, you might say they’re shedding "crocodile tears." The expression comes from a myth that crocodiles cry fake tears to attract help… then, while still crying, snatch and make a meal of their would-be saviors. The story probably got started because crocodiles do, indeed, have lacrimal glands (like humans) - which means they can produce tears.

(Source: That’s a Fact Jack! )