It is true, as Mark Twain said, that “under certain circumstances, profanity provides relief denied even to prayer.” We all have our favorite cuss words on hand for stubbed toes, moments of ...

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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A truly great line of dialogue can elevate a movie scene from memorable to legendary. While sharp wit and profound monologues often get the spotlight, there is a special power reserved for the ...