(Though the Russians attempted to stake some sort of claim in 2007 when they planted a titanium Russian flag on the seabed 4,000m/13,120ft beneath the North Pole using submersibles.) Instead ...

You’re probably familiar with Santa Claus, also known as Kris Kringle, Father Christmas, Jolly Ol’ St. Nick or the Big Man in Red. Whatever name you know him by, Santa is said to fly from home ...