Nicolas Cage is hosting a new six-episode comedy series for Netflix that will examine the origins, pop culture-usage, science, and cultural impacts of swear words, such as f**k, s**t, and d**k.

Dagnabit, I just love cursing. It relieves stress and feels good. Polite society has considered the use of vulgar language to be associated with low intellect, but studies are showing the opposite.

We may use swear words in regular conversation, but many of us don't have the damnedest idea about the history behind them. Netflix's History of Swear Words looks to change that. The new series—a ...