Stearns History Museum in Minnesota is teaching kids about architecture in a festive way.  They have them sketch out a blueprint, go through the process of applying for permits, and then build their design out of gingerbread.  Organizers say it’s a fun way to introduce them to the basics of architecture and engineering…………. A 21-year-old guy…… read more »

A 19-year-old in Vancouver named Sophia Valliant scored tickets to one of Taylor Swift’s shows there next month, and had two extra seats but couldn’t decide who to take, so she raffled them off for charity.  She volunteers at a place called the Lake Trail Community Education Society.  A dad and his 10-year-old daughter won…… read more »

Count your blessings this Thanksgiving:  A Seattle college kid  managed to walk away unscathed after a huge tree fell on his car last week.  He was driving home when it landed on top of his car and crushed it, but there was just enough room, and he wasn’t hurt.  It took 90 minutes for firefighters…… read more »

M.I.T. announced that starting next fall, they’re waiving tuition for families that make less than $200,000 a year.  They say that includes around 80% of incoming students.  Normal tuition is around $60,000 a year………….. Iowa-based grocery store chain Hy-Vee announced it’s scaling back and getting rid of their self-checkout machines at a bunch of locations. …… read more »