Santa Claus was issued a pilot’s license by the U.S. government in 1927. They also gave him airway maps and promised to keep the runway lights on.
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The U.S. government issued Santa Claus a pilot’s license. They also gave the Jolly Fat Man a copy of airway maps in 1927 and promised to keep the runway lights on. Many believe that this airway route is what he mainly uses to deliver his presents so quickly.
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