Alright, I need to shorten this article to about 600 words and add some images. Let me start by reading through the original to understand the main points.

The article says that Brits are the second most prolific swearers, behind the US, based on a study from Brisbane. It mentions the use of specific swear words in different countries and includes a list of countries ranked by their swearing frequency. The study looked at written content, not spoken, and found that blogs have more swearing. The US leads with 0.04% of their written content being swear words, followed by the UK, Australia, Singapore, etc. The article also talks about cultural differences in preferred swear words and includes some quotes from the researchers. There’s a mention of a mathematician creating a new swear word at the end.

First, I need to condense the information. The key points are the ranking of countries, the methodology of the study, the specific words used in different regions, and the cultural implications. The details about the percentage of swear words in each country can be simplified. The list of countries in the middle can be shortened to the top and bottom few to save space. The part about the mathematician creating a new swear word is a separate study, so maybe mention it briefly or omit it if it’s not essential.

I should also make sure the flow is smooth, connecting the main points without getting bogged down in numbers. The original has some repetitive statements, like the mention of the US and UK’s positions, so I can combine those. The quotes from the researcher can be paraphrased to save space. The images mentioned in the original are placeholders, so I’ll note where to add relevant images, maybe a world map and a humorous image related to swearing.

Check the word count as I go. The original is around 1000 words, so cutting down to 600 means removing about 40% of the content. Focus on the most important data: the rankings, the methodology, key findings, and the cultural aspects. Remove less important details like the list of all 20 countries and the specifics of the swear word variations unless they’re crucial.

Make sure the tone remains engaging but concise. Use subheadings to break