BusinessInsider reports Americans are cursing more today than ever before. In fact, the average American utters 80 to 90 curse words every day. That's about five curse words every waking hour. And it might not be in vain. Turns out, swearing may help make you live a happier, healthier life in the long-run.
When you stub your toe and holler your favorite dirty, four-letter word, You're actually doing yourself a favor. Swearing has been known to raise your heart rate, which can help reduce the pain. For example, one study found that people who held their hand in icy water while cursing lasted 50% longer than the people who used neutral words — like "wooden" and "flat."
And if you're still not convinced that you should curse more, consider this: Swearing could be the key to improving your workouts. Researchers asked people to curse while riding a stationary bike and holding a device that measured handgrip strength. Wouldn't you know it, participants pedaled faster and gripped stronger while spewing their favorite expletives. And swearing won't just help you get more fit, it can also reduce stress and anxiety.
There has been lots of research into current cussing trends including The United States of Cussing: Every U.S. State's Favorite Swear Word
According to Word tips the TOP 10 states that swear the most are
10-Maine
9- California
8 - Mississippi
7-Alabama
6-New Jersey
5-Louisiana
4-Hawaii
3-New Mexico
2-Maryland
and #1 MOST swearing state is Georgia
They even have the NAMES of people who post the most swear words on social media.
TOP 5 Sweariest Names
5-Ari
4-Ana
3-Luis
2-June
and #1 (YOu must have a foul mouth if your name is) Kai