8 Ways We Use Euphemisms to Speak About the Unspeakable
by Stephen Johnson from Lifehacker on (#60C04)
According to a recent survey from Preply.com, 94% of Americans surveyed use euphemisms, mostly to politely describe bodily functions or sex. We don't say I just farted," we say I just broke wind." (I don't, but some people do. Maybe your grandma?)