"Look At The Stars, Man"…The Encounter That Inspired An Iconic Song
A chance encounter at a bed and breakfast led me to uncover the story behind the lyrics of one of the most iconic songs of a generation.
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Town Lights Up the Night With River of Light
Saturday night in a tiny town in Central Vermont, hundreds of children and artists of all ages will be aglow in a beautiful December ritual, The River of Light Lantern Parade. Every year at the beginning of December when the nights begin to darken and the cold sets in, the people of Waterbury, Vermont carry illuminated hand-made lanterns in a magical procession through town.
Artist Turns Weapons of War Into Tools For Spreading Serenity (LOOK)
In Mexico's deadliest city, an artist traded gift certificates for guns, then melted down those 1,500 weapons to create shovels for planting trees.
'Leaked' Muppets Video Announces Return to Prime Time TV (WATCH)
All your favorite characters are back in "The Muppets 2015", which explores the relationships of the puppets behind-the-scenes of a late-night talk show.
Toronto Thrill Seekers Can Walk on Building's Edge 116 Stories Up
EdgeWalk at the CN Tower, has become Toronto's most extreme attraction. Thrill lovers will walk on the edge of one of the world's tallest buildings -- 116 stories high above the ground. Visitors will walk with a guide, in groups of six, while attached to an overhead safety rail via a trolley and harness system.
Toronto Man Finds Woman With Ex-Girlfriend's Name for Free Trip Around World
A Toronto man looking for a travel partner with the same name as his ex-girlfriend has finally found his match.
The Couple From Woodstock LP Cover is Still Married 46 Years After Concert
Bobbi And Nick Ercoline were girlfriend and boyfriend 46 years ago this weekend, when they decided to attend the Woodstock music festival in Bethel, New York.
Precious "Lost" Tolkien Story to be Published For the First Time
An unfinished story from the author of "The Hobbit" and "Lord of the Rings" will be published more than a century after J.R.R. Tolkien wrote it.
Youngest Black Actor Makes History Twice in 'Les Miz' Broadway Role
At 21, Kyle Jean-Baptiste is the youngest actor to play the leading role in "Les Misérables"-and the first African American to perform the part-on Broadway.
Brand New Book by Dr. Seuss–Was Lost–Now Published 55 Years Later
Just when you'd learned all the Dr. Seuss rhymes, a whole new bookful has been published– 55 years after it was written and illustrated.
Rocker Jack White Rescues Music Archives of Paramount Importance
At the root and heart of so much great American music were the blues and jazz players that came out of the Mississippi Delta a century ago. A young American rocker -- Jack White -- has now stepped in to rescue a priceless blues archive of American talent from obscurity.
Harper Lee Novel, Watchman, Released After 50 yrs of Anticipation
After being hidden from the public for 50 years, Harper Lee publishes Go Set A Watchman: the sequel to everyone's favorite American novel.
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