Even though many may disapprove, it turns out that swearing may actually be a sign of intelligence!

According to CNN, new research at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts found that having a knowledge of swear words can be tied to having better overall language skills. Essentially this means that knowing when and where to use swear words is tied to a larger social intelligence.

Swearing is also a sound of honesty, creativity, and can even help you get through pain!