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Apr 2020
47m 23s

SYSK Choice: A Little Known Secret for S...

Mike Carruthers | OmniCast Media
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Do you swear? Sometimes – at least for some of us – it is hard NOT to. And it just may be appropriate when you are in pain. Some fascinating research offers some real benefits of profanity – when used sparingly. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4826634/Swearing-raise-tolerance-pain-study-reveals.html There is an interesting phenomenon in sports – and ... Show More
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