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Grand Rapids on Tap and Pokemon Go Are Coming to Calder Plaza This Saturday
Grand Rapids on Tap is this Saturday! This year it's being held at Calder Plaza, which also happens to be a great spot to hunt for Pokemon. Craft beer and Pokemon Go, what could be better?
Iowa Caucus Explained with LEGOs Finally Makes Sense [Video]
Even the most seasoned voters have trouble understanding how a caucus works, but with this video of the Democratic Iowa Caucus explained with LEGOs, people of all ages (even those too young to vote) can understand how it works.
Mario Batali and Jimmy Fallon Have a Tonight Show Cook-Off [Video]
One of the world's greatest chefs visited The Tonight Show last night for a cook-off with host Jimmy Fallon. Mario Batali and Jimmy Fallon competed to see who could make a better grilled cheese, and the competition was delicious.
Man Loses Wedding Ring in the Ocean, Actually Finds It [Video]
When Jay Bradford lost his wedding ring in the middle of the ocean on December 12, his hopes of finding it looked grim. But just four days later, he was able to find it with help from a diver and a GPS.
Catalog Entrepreneur Lillian Vernon Passes Away at 88
On December 14, Lillian Vernon, famous for her catalogs of the same name, passed away at 88 years old.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is Time’s Person of the Year [Video]
On Thursday, Time named German Chancellor Angela Merkel as its esteemed Person of the Year, making her the first woman to hold the title in nearly 30 years.
Rivertown Mall Santa Has Heartwarming Interaction with Autistic Boy [Video]
The Santa Claus at the Rivertown Mall in Grandville, MI, recently showed one little boy an inspiring amount of love and care. 6-year-old Landon has autism, and he approached Santa a few days ago to share his Christmas wishes.
Miley Cyrus Sings Beautiful Rendition of “Silent Night” [Video]
Miley Cyrus is known by many people as a less than modest individual. But no matter how you feel about Cyrus as a person, her singing voice is definitely astounding, and it shines through on her rendition of "Silent Night."
Farmington, Maine, Throws Annual Parade for the Inventor of Earmuffs [Video]
Chester Greenwood was just fifteen years old when he invented earmuffs in 1873, known at the time as “Champion Ear Protectors.” Since then, his legacy has lived on in his hometown of Farmington, Maine, whose residents throw him a parade every year out of pure gratitude.
5 Great Presents for the Christmas Fanatic in Your Life
Christmas is coming, but some of us have been celebrating the holiday season for nearly a month. It can be tough to purchase presents for people who really like Christmas, because we already have mass quantities of Christmas essentials. Luckily, I've compiled a list of five presents that will thrill the most devoted Christmas fanatics on your list.
Pope Francis Releases Debut Album
Pope Francis (yes, that Pope Francis) has officially released his debut LP. Don't worry though; it's simply a recorded collection of some of his best sermons and speeches.
Baby Abandoned in Nativity Scene Might Get Adopted by Church Members
Last week, a church in Queens received quite a surprise when a young woman abandoned her newborn baby at the church's nativity scene. Now, it looks as though several parishioners are interested in adopting the child.