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Santa, Inc.: A Hard Look at the North Pole’s Most Successful (and Most Questionable) Business Model
For centuries, we’ve been told Santa Claus runs a “magical” operation powered by goodwill, cheer and an alarming number of cookies. That explanation collapses the moment you apply even the lightest pressure from a calculator. Let’s face it, if you … Continue reading →
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