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Psychology
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Does swearing make you stronger? Science says yes.

Using the F-word increases pain tolerance and improves physical performance by reducing social restraint and boosting focus, confidence, and willingness to exert effort.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Don't hold back, swearing can boost performance by lowering inhibitions, study finds

Swearing increases physical performance by lowering inhibitions, boosting confidence and flow, distracting attention from pain, and extending exertion time by about 11%.
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Science
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Italian blasphemy and German ingenuity: how swear words differ around the world

Taboo vocabulary sizes and types vary widely across languages, revealing cultural values, social boundaries, and differing norms around offensive and gendered language.
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fromIndependent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Oliver Callan: How a terrible tragedy can transform a place of home into something altogether other

fromIndependent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Oliver Callan: How a terrible tragedy can transform a place of home into something altogether other

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Parenting
fromIndependent
8 months ago

My toddler has started using bad language -what can I do to stop them swearing?

Stay calm and avoid overreacting when children use swear words.
Children's use of profanity often reflects their environment rather than a behavioral problem.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

FIA president hints at climbdown amid F1 driver standoff over swearing fines

Ben Sulayem emphasized the principle of continuous improvement, saying, "Humans make the rules and humans can improve the rules," which reflects a more open dialogue with drivers.
Soccer (FIFA)
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