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Everyone has the same reaction when they stub their toe on
the edge of the bed. And now we know why it makes you feel…better.
A phenomenon
known as lalochezia allows us to tolerate more discomfort for a longer
period of time when we swear. There is something exciting about swearing
because swear words come from taboo topics. It's also linked to an emotion
which sparks a biological response in our bodies to help us tolerate pain.
You can't stock up on swear words though: the more you swear
the less it helps.
Learn more by watching this video!
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