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Goblin caves, ancient scripts and Tolkien’s gift for invention

Goblin caves at the North Pole! The Father Christmas letters penned by Tolkien tell us some surprising things about the Arctic. They borrow penguins from Antarctica and feature a polar bear who can speak, write and draw. The North Pole … Continue reading

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