Terrible news… A true legend has passed away. When you see who it was, you’ll be moved to tears…

that the full story is hidden behind a link or buried in the comments. Thousands of people react immediately. Some share it. Others comment with messages of sadness before even reading the article.

But why do these headlines work so well?

The answer lies in a combination of psychology, social media algorithms, and the human tendency to respond emotionally continue reading …