Researchers discover profanity unlocks temporary superpowers

Science has confirmed what anyone who has ever sworn at a stuck jar lid already knows: yelling a well-timed expletive can make you stronger. According to researchers, swearing helps people push harder during physically demanding tasks by lowering inhibitions, boosting confidence, and briefly freeing the brain from its usual social politeness patrol. — Read the rest

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