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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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The Annual Mother’s Day Panic: A Survival Guide (with a Hint of Sanity)

Mother’s Day. That glorious Sunday where we collectively try to repay a lifetime of scraped knees, questionable fashion advice (remember those neon windbreakers?) and the unwavering belief that we are, in fact, capable of emptying the dishwasher correctly. The pressure … Continue reading

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