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12 Santa-Endorsed Smoking Ads

7:20AM December 24, 2011 | Oobject.com

What? Santa’s got a tough job — stuffing oneself down a chimney is no easy feat. And have you ever smelled a reindeer? Worse than a Tauntaun. So when his shift is over, Santa could use a smoke. Our friends at Oobject have assembled 12 of his favourite brands. More »


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Of Course Santa Has To Train Like A Top Gun Pilot

4:40AM December 23, 2011 | Andrew Liszewski

By some estimates, Santa has to travel 3,000 times faster than the speed of sound to deliver billions of gifts in one night. So it’s not surprising that even he needs to log some time in a sleigh simulator. More »


Science

Santa Tries Australia’s Crazy Robot Arm Flight Sim

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6:00PM December 21, 2011 | Danny Allen

It’s almost Christmas, so Melbourne’s Deakin University invited Santa in for some last-minute flight training on their Universal Motion Simulator (UMS). If this video doesn’t make you smile a tiny bit, then you might just be a Grinch. More »


Mobile

Would Santa Really Be An iPhone 4S User?

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11:15AM December 19, 2011 | Nick Broughall

Apple’s always been known for its iconic advertising. In the US this Christmas season, it looks like the company has decided to bring in the big guns to sell the iPhone 4S… That’s right – Santa is an iPhone user. More »


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The Santa Chronicles: A Look Into The Shady Life Of The Man In Red

9:00AM December 25, 2010 | Uncle Johns Bathroom Reader

You probably don’t give Santa a second look when you see him in a department store or on a street corner every December…but maybe you should. More »


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Santa’s Privacy Policy

2:40PM December 24, 2010 | Laurence Hughes - McSweeneys

At Santa’s Workshop, your privacy is important. What follows is an explanation of how Santa’s Workshop collects and safeguards your personal information; the kind of information it collects; and your choices regarding the use and disclosure of this information. More »


Desaturated Santa Captured On Video!

11:20AM December 9, 2010 | Kyle VanHemert

newVideoPlayer( {"type":"video","player":"http://www.youtube.com/v/GUrtVTsy2PQ&hl=en&fs=1&hd=1","customParams":[] ,"width":500,"height":332.5,"ratio":0.615,"flashData":"","embedName":null,"objectId":null,"noEmbed":false,"source":"youtube","wrap":true,"agegate":false} ); The most elusive of all santas, the Desaturated Santa, has finally been captured on video! The holiday season’s greatest walking illusion has been confirmed! She may seem jolly, but she only gives out coal. [Lifehacker - Thanks Netscott] More »


Build A Lego Santa’s Sleigh With Powerpig

1:20PM November 19, 2010 | Christina Bonnington

Santa’s sleigh doesn’t need to be wooden, painted, or up at the North Pole. Skip the snow and elves and bring it to life in your living room, lego-style. This is Santa’s sleigh, the final installment of Powerpig’s holiday model series. More »


Cameras

To Catch Santa With Spycams

6:22PM December 26, 2009 | Brian Lam

Actor Peter Facinelli says his daughter setup a spy cam to catch Santa. Instead, he placed this video on the device. More »


Online

Seasonal PSA: NORAD’s Google Earth Santa Tracking

10:40AM December 25, 2009 | Brian Barrett

OK, boys and girls: NORAD’s got their annual Santa tracking up and running here. Keep tabs on the big guy if you’re wondering when he’ll be gifting your hemisphere, or if he owes you money. [NORAD Santa Tracker]