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Poles Apart: How A Journalist Divided A City

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

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The Polarized Debate: A Journalist, an Explorer, and the North Pole Controversy

This chapter explores the intense competition between a journalist and an explorer amid the contentious North Pole claims. As the journalist transitions from doubt to serious accusations, the fallout exposes the fragility of Cook's assertions and their impact on public opinion.

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