Author John McWhorter's new book Nine Nasty Words delves into the history and meaning of English profanity, as well as the political differences that often influence those meanings. John McWhorter is ...

What’s in a swear? The world’s filthiest words typically refer to something vulgar or taboo, for one. But there’s something else swears across the world’s languages have in common. They’re all missing ...

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Repeating the F word increases our ability to tolerate pain. Scientists have just proven the unique power of swearing by inventing fake obscenities and comparing them to the classics. When people said ...

Share on Pinterest Using swear words can have a wide range of positive effects on your well-being, including pain relief and helping you cope with emotionally challenging situations. LWA / Dann Tardif ...