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Impolite Society: Exploring the Weird, Taboo & Macabre
There are so many things we've been told we can't talk about in polite society. The things your mom told you never to ask about: Sex. Money. Poop. Death. The things that make normal people uncomfortable.
But if you're curious about the truth behind our deepest societal taboos, we're your gals. We dig into the history, science, and straight up weird truths behind these off-limits topics and give you the answers you never knew you needed.
Impolite Society: Exploring the Weird, Taboo & Macabre
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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