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Because the title is a direct quote from text on the linked-to page, which is the usual HN practice when there isn't a good title from the source itself.

• babuskov 11y ago
  All click-bait titles are direct quotes.
  • dalke 11y ago
    Yes, and the submission guidelines say "Otherwise please use the original title, unless it is misleading or linkbait." The difference between "40%" and "nearly half" is not significantly misleading.