As I reflected on this new reality, it seemed too ironic that the proverbial bromide of “selling iceboxes to Eskimos” had indeed become a fact of life. Somewhat funny if it weren’t so sad ...

In today’s more politically sensitive times, the “Eskimos” ask the rest of the world to use their own name for themselves, “Inuit.” Pronounced IN-you-it, it simply means “the people.” ...

While shoveling his driveway two weeks ago, he decided to give himself a challenge: Build an igloo like the Eskimos. “I went out one night and started doing it,” Taylor said.

An igloo is strong enough that a person can stand on top of it. Because igloos are built from the inside, the builders are now trapped in their perfect dome. With a snow knife, they can cut a door ...