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What the F***? Why We Curse - The New Republic
Citation added: October 11th, 2007, 5:15 pm
Swearing seems to be much more associated with the right hemisphere, probably as the words are much more heavily emotional and so rely more on the various emotion networks in this side of the brain.
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Howstuffworks "How Swearing Works"
Citation added: July 30th, 2007, 2:26 am
In this article, we'll explore what makes words into swearwords, why most Americans use them and how society responds to swearing. We'll also look at one of its most fascinating aspects -- the way it affects your brain.
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