Nathan Baugh
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Students at NYU asked the creators of South Park the million-dollar question:
'The million-dollar question' withholds the payoff while implying it's worth a fortune, forcing the reader onward.
The most important skill you’ve never been taught:
Implying a critical gap in the reader's education triggers mild FOMO and the need to fill it.
The best opening scenes in movie history — and why:
A superlative roundup plus 'and why' promises both entertainment and a takeaway, doubling the reason to read.
LeBron James is the NBA's first billion-dollar man. He's earned $346M from NBA contracts and $700M from off-court deals.
A recognizable name plus concrete, contrasting dollar figures makes the story instantly gripping and teaches a wealth lesson.
I asked, “What is the single product that’s had the biggest impact on your health and wellness?”
Posing a question the reader also wants answered turns the post into a resource they'll read for the crowd's replies.
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