What's in a swear? The world's filthiest words typically refer to something vulgar or taboo, for one. But there's something else swears across the world's languages have in common. They're all missing ...

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Dagnabit, I just love cursing. It relieves stress and feels good. Polite society has considered the use of vulgar language to be associated with low intellect, but studies are showing the opposite.

The International Tennis Federation prohibits "audible obscenities" from players, but this rule applies to all Grand Slam tournaments, not just Wimbledon. And while tennis umpires have previously said ...