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The Surprising Origins of Swearing    NEW!

Swearing appears to be part of the human condition, but it has been expressed in different ways throughout history. From the obscenities of ancient Rome to the religious oaths of the Middle Ages to the rice of racial slurs after World War II swearing continues to evolve and change in both practice and significance.

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