A new book reveals how swear words came about and why, over time, what we find offensive has changed. NY Post composite In most people, language is generated on the left side of the brain — the half ...

We may use swear words in regular conversation, but many of us don't have the damnedest idea about the history behind them. Netflix's History of Swear Words looks to change that. The new series—a ...

All six episodes of History of Swear Words are available to stream on Netflix now. Look, Netflix's History of Swear Words probably doesn't exist solely so we can hear host Nicolas Cage scream out ...

Dagnabit, I just love cursing. It relieves stress and feels good. Polite society has considered the use of vulgar language to be associated with low intellect, but studies are showing the opposite.

It is true, as Mark Twain said, that “under certain circumstances, profanity provides relief denied even to prayer.” We all have our favorite cuss words on hand for stubbed toes, moments of ...

Want to understand real American English? In this video, you’ll learn 20 slang words Americans use every day — from hang out ...

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 ...

Colino is a contributor for TIME. Colino is a contributor for TIME. Many of us try to suppress the urge to blurt out an expletive when something goes wrong. But the instinct may actually be useful: ...

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