A good example of churnalism.

[Alex]

ELI5: Why, nearly everyday, is there a post on the front page detailing a groundbreaking medical discovery (i.e scientists discover how to stunt growth of cancer cells), but then I never hear about it elsewhere?

toastshop 1181 points 12 hours ago*x2



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[Neal]

Having worked for more than 40 years in print and publishing I have encountered quite a few of these charlatans over the years. Headlines not facts sell. My personal favourite was on front page of Swaziland Times a couple of years ago: WOMAN GIVES BIRTH TO SEVEN HEADED SNAKE. I kid you not.