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Why the ^*(&^* do we swear?

According to Richard Stephens of Keele University, we do it for pain releif. Swearing triggers the amygdala which is responsible for our “Fight or Flight” reflex. One of the effects of the “Fight or Flight” reflex is a lessening of our sensitivity to pain. Don’t swear too oftten though, because when swear words become commonly used by the subject, they loose thir ability to stimulate the amygdala. That ^%^&*^*& sucks.

Why the #$%! Do We Swear? For Pain Relief

Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by Kippi - July 12, 2009 at 5:10 pm

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Psych! People more likely to return wallets with baby pictures in them.

Put those baby pictures in your wallet!  According to Richard Wiseman people will return a wallet 88% of the time if it has a baby picture in it.

The baby photograph wallets had the highest return rate, with 88 per cent of the 40 being sent back. Next came the puppy, the family and the elderly couple, with 53 per cent, 48 and 28 respectively. At 20 per cent and 15, the charity card and control wallets had the lowest return rates.

You might want to leave the charity card at home. :)

Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by Kippi - July 11, 2009 at 4:15 pm

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