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One small trick that would greatly improve headlines of this sort: a number. Compare how these two possible headlines affect you:

- Three Scientists Call for Ban on Social Media and Smartphones Before Age 13

- Thousands of Scientists Call for Ban on Social Media and Smartphones Before Age 13

In this case, it's 3.



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