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Swearing reduces pain

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A report in Scientific American summarizing a study, published in the journal NeuroReport, answers that age old question, why do we swear? It appears that swearing helps relieve pain. %*?$#!&) right!

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  1. girl nextdoor August 20th, 2010 4:21 pm :

    My friend and I were arguing about this! Now I know that I was right. lol! Thanks for making me positive!

    Sent from my iPhone 4G

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