# How to Avoid Life's Biggest Regrets & The Meaning of Swear Words – SYSK Choice

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Podcast: [Something You Should Know](https://stenobird.com/podcast/something-you-should-know-52651)
Published: 2026-06-27T07:03:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3011

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