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BRETT WALTHER

BRETT WALTHER

Articles

“It Was Like a Flat Iron Pressing Down on My Brain”

Wracked with debilitating headaches and joint pain, this Ottawa man's search for a diagnosis led to a series of dead ends—until he came across an online chat room.

If Grown-Ups Could Write Letters to Santa, Here’s What I’d Ask For

Why shouldn’t adults get the chance to write to Santa Claus? We have wishes; we have dreams. Some of these aspirations are more complex than a new bike, but some are more achievable than a horse. Here’s my hopeful letter to Santa for Christmas 2022.

What Makes Hot Sauce Hot?

The science behind hot sauce—and the reason why some sauces are hotter than others—will undoubtedly change the way you think about this common condiment.