If you’re not using obscenities on a regular basis, WTF? Swearing is linked to a range of benefits, scientists say, and those who swear show signs of greater intelligence. Obscenities are found in all ...

The other morning, on the way to school, my eighth-grade niece was regaling me with stories about the costumes kids wore on Halloween. One classmate, she said, came dressed as a “sexy-ass rabbit.” I ...

Colino is a contributor for TIME. Colino is a contributor for TIME. Many of us try to suppress the urge to blurt out an expletive when something goes wrong. But the instinct may actually be useful: ...

NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the benefits of including more swear words in our language, which studies say may be associated with signs of intelligence. Next time you tell a child, come on now, use ...