Some of the best surfing is possible during those icy, windy months before the lakes freeze over. Those willing to face the frost actually help boost beachside communities.
From the BBC World Service: Jim Beam is halting production at its main facility next year amid rising pressures from retaliatory tariffs and weakening consumer demand.
Children (and adults) can write letters to Santa Claus through the U.S. Postal Service’s Operation Santa program, which allows others to fulfill their wish lists.