This is a fascinating article.

It’s been almost 2,000 years since a Pompeiian took time out of his day to write, “Restituta, take off your tunic, please, and show us your hairy privates,” on a wall in the courtyard of the Tavern of Verecundus (as shown in the image above), and as charmingly familiar as ancient Roman rudeness is to our own sensibilities, the art of swearing has taken some absolutely wild twists and turns along the way. In no particular order, here are a few notable happenings in the history of swearing.
7 Truly Remarkable Events in the History of Swearing
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Jack Shepherd
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Jan 11, 2023
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This is a fascinating article. Went into it with admittedly mild expectations. But I was blown away!! Keep up the amazing work. Love it.
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