Swearing, cursing, cussing... giving somebody the finger. It’s kind of ubiquitous these days, but it’s been around for thousands of years. And now researchers say yelling out a favorite four-letter word can even lower your blood pressure. But where in the &^%* did it all start, and how has it evolved?

Swearing, cursing, cussing... giving somebody the finger. It&rsquo;s kind of ubiquitous these days, but it&rsquo;s been around for thousands of years. And now researchers say yelling out a favorite four-letter word can even lower your blood pressure. But where in the &amp;^%* did it all start, and how has it evolved?

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The Backstory: The #%$@ History of Cursing

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It’s the nation’s 250th birthday! It’s a time to celebrate . . . like the Founding Fathers, who certainly knew how to tip a few back. This is a look at their drinking habits. And it’s next on The Backstory.
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It&rsquo;s the nation&rsquo;s 250th birthday! It&rsquo;s a time to celebrate . . . like the Founding Fathers, who certainly knew how to tip a few back. This is a look at their drinking habits. And it&rsquo;s next on The Backstory. Feel free to DM me if you have a story you&rsquo;d like me to cover . . . On Facebook it&rsquo;s Patty Steele and on Instagram Real Patty Steele.

The Backstory: Tip One Back with the Founding Fathers

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As we head out for our summer vacations, some of us are lucky enough to be headed to the ocean. Blue skies, sunshine, blue water to the horizon. But there's always that nagging fear, as Jaws taught us, that underneath those frothing white waves, sharks may be lurking. This is the story of the deadliest shark attack in history.

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As we head out for our summer vacations, some of us are lucky enough to be headed to the ocean. Blue skies, sunshine, blue water to the horizon. But there's always that nagging fear, as Jaws taught us, that underneath those frothing white waves, sharks may be lurking. This is the story of the deadliest shark attack in history.
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The Backstory: The Deadliest Shark Attack in History

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Watching the NBA Finals, a Lot of Us Became Mesmerized by the Size of These Athletes. A Lot of Those Guys Are 7 Feet or More. But Imagine Somebody Who Was a Full 2 Feet Taller Than Those Players. This Is Robert Wadlow’s Life.

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Watching the NBA Finals, a Lot of Us Became Mesmerized by the Size of These Athletes. A Lot of Those Guys Are 7 Feet or More. But Imagine Somebody Who Was a Full 2 Feet Taller Than Those Players. This Is Robert Wadlow&rsquo;s Life.
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The Backstory: The Tallest Man in the World Dwarfs NBA Players

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The Backstory: The #%$@ History of Cursing

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