Betteridge's law of headlines
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Any headline posed as a question can be answered with "no."
In context
Some laws defy easy categorization but still capture the same spirit: when something can go wrong, it will. This collection spans everyday life and odd corners of experience.
Editorial note
Question headlines often trade certainty for curiosity; the wording is a useful prompt to inspect the evidence rather than a universal rule.
Practical example: Before sharing a question headline, read the underlying reporting and check whether its evidence supports a more qualified answer.
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