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Swearing elevates your pain tolerance (but only when used sparingly) - 2 views

This article has a video of an experiment that the Mythbusters conducted. Their test subject submerged her arm into ice water, the first time around she could not swear, and the second time around,...

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Swearing elevates your pain tolerance (but only when used sparingly) - 5 views

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This article has a video of an experiment that the Mythbusters conducted. Their test subject submerged her arm into ice water, the first time around she could not swear, and the second time around, she could swear. They tested how long she could keep her arm in each time.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article has a video of an experiment that the Mythbusters conducted. Their test subject submerged her arm into ice water, the first time around she could not swear, and the second time around, she could swear. They tested how long she could keep her arm in each time.</div>

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Swear Word Origins - 3 views

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The historical origins of 6 swear words.

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It's Okay To Swear Around Your Kids, Says Science - 0 views

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hwang17 on 03 Oct 16

Many parents start to control their language when they have kids because they don't want their children to become "bad". Kids understand the degree of swearing and when to use it and when it is unnecessary. Children understand the context it is used in, as long as it is not to them, but it is fine around them.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Many parents start to control their language when they have kids because they don't want their children to become "bad". Kids understand the degree of swearing and when to use it and when it is unnecessary. Children understand the context it is used in, as long as it is not to them, but it is fine around them.</div>

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Swearing A Lot Could Mean You're Smarter Than Everyone Else - 1 views

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Kody Dunford on 31 Mar 16

It's commonly believed that those who throw swear words around freely are either uneducated, lazy, have a minuscule vocabulary, or all of the above. Now, we can officially say, those who subscribe to that belief are just a**holes. A pair of psychologists from two U.S.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">It's commonly believed that those who throw swear words around freely are either uneducated, lazy, have a minuscule vocabulary, or all of the above. Now, we can officially say, those who subscribe to that belief are just a**holes. A pair of psychologists from two U.S.</div>

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Will Swearing Harm Your Child? - 6 views

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Most parents try hard to protect their children from hearing swear words, and children are often punished or reprimanded when they use profane language. The federal government seeks to protect children from hearing swear words through censoring of language in TV shows (particularly during the "family hours").

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Most parents try hard to protect their children from hearing swear words, and children are often punished or reprimanded when they use profane language. The federal government seeks to protect children from hearing swear words through censoring of language in TV shows (particularly during the "family hours").</div>

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'Like Little Language Vacuum Cleaners,' Kids Suck Up Swear Words : NPR - 0 views

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davidkobayashi15 on 23 Mar 15

Kids are very sensitive language when they are growing up and absorb almost everything. When they are 5-6 they have a pretty wide vocabulary and know a lot of bad words. Parents worry about this but they have to realize that this is inevitable and children will eventually pick up swearing.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Kids are very sensitive language when they are growing up and absorb almost everything. When they are 5-6 they have a pretty wide vocabulary and know a lot of bad words. Parents worry about this but they have to realize that this is inevitable and children will eventually pick up swearing.</div>

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Swear Words Are Nothing New : DNews - 1 views

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karunapyle17 on 25 Oct 15

We examine the history of swearing from cavemen to Hollywood: Curses and expletives and obscenities -- oh, my!

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">We examine the history of swearing from cavemen to Hollywood: Curses and expletives and obscenities -- oh, my!</div>

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Swearing elevates your pain tolerance (but only when used sparingly) - 3 views

This article has a video of an experiment that the Mythbusters conducted. Their test subject submerged her arm into ice water, the first time around she could not swear, and the second time around,...

swearing pain tolerance

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Is swearing a sign of intelligence? People who curse have a larger vocabulary than thos... - 2 views

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mikenakaoka18 on 09 Mar 18

Common misconceptions about swearing are that the user is lazy with his words or uneducated, but Benjamin Bergen, Professor of cognitive sciences at UCSD, says otherwise.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Common misconceptions about swearing are that the user is lazy with his words or uneducated, but Benjamin Bergen, Professor of cognitive sciences at UCSD, says otherwise.</div>

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Swearing Can Boost Strength and Reduce the Sensation of Pain | Psychology Today - 0 views

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Richard Stephens and his colleagues from Keele University found that swearing makes people more able to tolerate pain. His study involved participants sticking their hands in ice cold water and seeing how long they could hold their hand inside. They found the participants who swore, could hold their hands in twice as long than the ones who said neutral words.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Richard Stephens and his colleagues from Keele University found that swearing makes people more able to tolerate pain. His study involved participants sticking their hands in ice cold water and seeing how long they could hold their hand inside. They found the participants who swore, could hold their hands in twice as long than the ones who said neutral words.</div>

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Naughty Words: Where does swearing get its power - and how should we use it? - Rebecca ... - 4 views

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Lara Cowell on 22 Feb 16

Excellent, though long essay on swearing: taboo language that has a special role in expressing and communicating emotion. (Be forewarned, sensitive readers: whole lotta profanity in this essay!)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Excellent, though long essay on swearing: taboo language that has a special role in expressing and communicating emotion. (Be forewarned, sensitive readers: whole lotta profanity in this essay!)</div>

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Swearing Is Actually a Sign of More Intelligence - Not Less - Say Scientists - 1 views

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jhiremath19 on 11 Dec 18

The more you swear the more intelligent you may be. According to this study, there is a direct correlation between advanced language skills and a high use of swear words.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The more you swear the more intelligent you may be. According to this study, there is a direct correlation between advanced language skills and a high use of swear words.</div>

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How Swearing Works To Inflict And Relieve Pain - 0 views

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deanhasan17 on 14 Mar 17

Swearing has become a normal part of society's universal conversation. Whether you're in the nosebleeds cheering on your favorite team and a hearty "f--- yeah!" helps to get the crowd rallying together, or you're running to answer the phone and stub your toe along the way, something about yelling "damnit!"

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Swearing has become a normal part of society's universal conversation. Whether you're in the nosebleeds cheering on your favorite team and a hearty "f--- yeah!" helps to get the crowd rallying together, or you're running to answer the phone and stub your toe along the way, something about yelling "damnit!"</div>

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Swearing, Italian Style - 1 views

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thamamoto18 on 09 May 17

Italians are using more and more "parolacce" (swear words). In private conversations, within the family, in public life, on mainstream media and - of course - on social media.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Italians are using more and more "parolacce" (swear words). In private conversations, within the family, in public life, on mainstream media and - of course - on social media.</div>

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Why We Swear: Profanity Is Powerful | Time - 2 views

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lainesakai19 on 17 Oct 18

This articles explains that although there are typically negative connections between swearing and the message the speaker is trying to get across, swearing can also be used in constructive ways.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This articles explains that although there are typically negative connections between swearing and the message the speaker is trying to get across, swearing can also be used in constructive ways.</div>

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Swearing A Long History - NPR - 4 views

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Profanity is a staple of modern life, but how did it come to be? Researchers put the starting date of swearing somewhere in the early 19th century, but they say that its popularity surged in 70's. The researchers go on to explain that profanity would not exist without people who are against it, because then profanity wouldn't have the negative connotation that it currently has.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Profanity is a staple of modern life, but how did it come to be? Researchers put the starting date of swearing somewhere in the early 19th century, but they say that its popularity surged in 70's. The researchers go on to explain that profanity would not exist without people who are against it, because then profanity wouldn't have the negative connotation that it currently has.</div>

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Swearing is becoming more widely acceptable, linguistics experts claim | Mishal Husain ... - 0 views

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liliblair24 on 27 Feb 24

The author delves into the nuanced role of swear words, exploring how they can forge social bonds and emphasize points in conversations. However, how acceptable these words are varies based on how they are used, as there are a number of reasons one may swear.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The author delves into the nuanced role of swear words, exploring how they can forge social bonds and emphasize points in conversations. However, how acceptable these words are varies based on how they are used, as there are a number of reasons one may swear.</div>

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The surprising benefits of swearing - 1 views

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michaelviola17 on 16 Sep 16

Swearing, the critics say, may make us appear ill-educated, rude and untrustworthy, as our mothers might have tried to drill into us. But it could have some surprising benefits, from making us more persuasive to helping relieve pain.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Swearing, the critics say, may make us appear ill-educated, rude and untrustworthy, as our mothers might have tried to drill into us. But it could have some surprising benefits, from making us more persuasive to helping relieve pain.</div>

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Swearing and pain tolerance - 1 views

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Ellis Akana15 on 21 Nov 14

Swearing like a sailor helps to lessen pain. Study shows that swearing and the effect of the brain helps to lessen pain. This is a book so you might have to download a PDF.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Swearing like a sailor helps to lessen pain. Study shows that swearing and the effect of the brain helps to lessen pain. This is a book so you might have to download a PDF.</div>

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