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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 Undiscovered Country of Stupid Questions: A Guilty Confession

Many years ago, when planning a trip with my wife to Missouri’s cave country, I connected with a member of the National Speleological Society. He was a great guy and helped me with the information I needed. He was so … Continue reading

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