Author John McWhorter's new book Nine Nasty Words delves into the history and meaning of English profanity, as well as the political differences that often influence those meanings. John McWhorter is ...

There's a common trope in sci fi when characters curse. RYAN MCKAY: I watched "Mork & Mindy" when I was growing up. CHANG: That's psychologist Ryan McKay. He's, of course, talking about a sitcom that ...

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 ...

Repeating the F word increases our ability to tolerate pain. Scientists have just proven the unique power of swearing by inventing fake obscenities and comparing them to the classics. When people said ...