One town united (and divided)

"There are almost two of everything!" 11/19/18 The Town That Straddles Two Countries If you want to visit the town of Baarle, head on over to northern Belgium … or the southern tip of the Netherlands. The town straddles an international border, with half of it belonging to the Dutch and the other half to the Belgians.  A Chosen Home for the Holidays The holidays are a time for togetherness, but for many without a home to return to, they can also be lonely. At the DC Center for the LGBT Community, chosen family gather to celebrate Thanksgiving. The center turns into a home away from home, a space for everyone, regardless of background, to break bread and form family over food. Pull up a chair and get to know this welcoming crew. This Great Big Story was made by IKEA. Try to Keep Up With America's Oldest Female BMX Racer Kittie Weston-Knauer loves a challenge, so best not get in her way. She started BMX racing at 40 years old, initially competing against men and later working with the sport's sanctioning bodies to create a women's cruiser division. Now 70 years old, "Miss Kittie" feels like she wins every time she gets out on that track. Riding the Dunes on Dubai's Electric Dirt Bikes Just like Dylan in '65, the bicycle is an old classic going electric. E-bikes are huge right now, and thanks to three Dubai-based entrepreneurs, they're revolutionizing transport in the UAE. This Great Big Story is by Dubai. The Chef Cooking Masterpieces in Dubai's Melting Pot Chef Mohammad Islam was born in Bangladesh, studied in the United States, and trained in classic French cuisine. Now, he's bringing the world together in Dubai, using global influences to create entirely new, modern flavors. This Great Big Story is by Dubai. To kick off our Black Friday deals, we have new gear! Check out our phone cases for iPhone and Android in three groovy designs. Buy one, be happy. Buy all three, be the talk of the town. Use promo code BF30NEWS to get 30% off. Copyright © 2018 Great Big Story, LLC, All rights reserved.You are receiving this message because you subscribed to the Great Big Story newsletter. View this email in your browser.  Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list