When repeating four-letter words, participants held a challenging physical task for longer than when they said neutral words.
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20 American slang words you need to know (plus swear words!)

Want to understand real American English? In this video, you’ll learn 20 slang words Americans use every day — from hang out and lit to no-brainer and spill the tea. You’ll also discover how to ...
“In many situations, people hold themselves back—consciously or unconsciously—from using their full strength,” explained Richard Stephens, a psychologist at Keele University in the United Kingdom.
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Swearing boosts performance by helping people feel focused, disinhibited, study finds ...
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Emily Kwong and Berly McCoy of NPR's Short Wave talk about why swearing might improve physical performance, how birds' bills changed during the pandemic and why scientists are sampling whale breath.
The pair’s departure is marked by a special message from a “super fan” paying tribute to their “warmth, compassion and sheer happiness”.