VIDEO: The %$#@ing Science of Swearing

Researchers say swearing might actually be good for you. #%$@ yeah!

By Anna Funk
May 1, 2020 6:59 PM
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Do you ever have one of those days where you’re just like — #&%$?

Yeah, me too. But the good news is scientists say swearing might actually be good for you.

For one thing, researchers have studied the effects of swearing on pain. I know I’ve certainly let out a few choice words after banging my knee on the corner of the coffee table.

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