Here’s what makes satire so funny, according to science
An analysis of The Onion headlines reveals the mechanics of humor writing

HEADLINE HOW-TO A new analysis of the differences between real and joke headlines reveals a how-to formula for aspiring satirists — human and AI alike.
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