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Can Swearing Make You Stronger?

Rabiah Mayas reviews some of the latest, breaking stories from the world of science.

05/08/2017 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

Can Swearing Make You Stronger?

Clip: 5/8/2017 | 8m 45sVideo has Closed Captions

Rabiah Mayas reviews some of the latest, breaking stories from the world of science.

A study from Britain that purportedly shows that swearing may actually make you stronger. Rabiah Mayas, director of science and integrated strategies at the Museum of Science and Industry, returns to review some of the latest, breaking stories from the world of science.

05/08/2017 | Rating NR

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