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WTF? Americans and Britons swear more than Australians online, research finds

Findings surprise Australian researchers, though compatriots score higher on creativity than sheer volumeAustralians’ proud reputation as a pack of cunning linguists has taken a hit from a study finding they come only third in the swearing stakes online.The research found Australians were more restrained – online, at least – than potty-mouthed Poms and vulgar Americans. Continue reading...

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