Why is Swearing so Goddam Satisfying?

Potty mouths of the world unite! This week we explore the colorful world of colorful language, including breaking down the origins of Twitter's top 3 swears, unpacking the psychology of profanity and learning we aren't the only animals who like to cuss. All in the pursuit of uncovering why something so wrong, feels so damn right.
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SOURCES:
Most Popular Swearwords on Twitter, The Gaudian
How Swearing Works, How Stuff Works
Swearing aloud can make you stronger, Science Daily
Swearing is Good For You--And Chimps Do It Too, National Geographic
Is Swearing a Sign of a Limited Vocabulary?, Scientific American
The Case for Cursing, The New York Times
The Science of Curse Words: Why The &@$! Do We Swear?, Babbel

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