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One of the most famous holidays in the world, Christmas is celebrated in over 150 countries across the globe, serving as an important calendar date for religious and non-religious communities alike.

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Call it the billionaire tech-bro’s dilemma. You can only buy so many mansions, jets and yachts, so what’s next? Apparently, building your own city. Venture capitalists want to build their own tech ...