Why do we read about accidents? Lessons from 18th-century English newspapers

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Why do we read about accidents? Lessons from 18th-century English newspapers

The Conversation

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Man reading a newspaper
18th-century London newspapers frequently reported on the tragic and curious accidents that befell the city’s residents
“If it bleeds, it leads” is a well-known maxim associated with journalism. Accident reports often attract readers, even when their headlines give away