What happened to the zone between East and West Berlin? Karaoke.

Karaoke, anyone? 12/4/19 This Former Militarized Zone Is Now Home to Berlin's Bearpit Karaoke This stretch of land in Berlin was once a militarized zone separating East and West Berlin, dotted with watchtowers and guard dogs. Today, it's a beautiful public park where people gather every Sunday to sing karaoke in an outdoor amphitheater. Amateur singers from all around the world perform in front of an audience that can grow as large as 2,000 people.  This Great Big Story was made possible by the German National Tourist Board and HanseMerkur Travel Insurance. Step Inside New York City's Oldest Shoe Repair Shop Jim's Shoe Repair has got sole. Opened in 1932, it's the oldest shoe repair business in New York City. From shoes to boots, the midtown Manhattan shop's team of craftspeople fixes it all. Joe Rocco runs the family business founded by his grandfather, who immigrated to the United States from Italy. This Great Big Story was inspired by Genesis. 11 Nostalgic Gifts for '90s Kids and the Low-Key Legends Who Inspired Them Kids who grew up in the '90s raised on Nickelodeon and Saturday morning cartoons will be super excited to unwrap any of these nostalgia-inducing gifts inspired by their heroes and heroines from back in the day. Read the complete guide here.  *Guides lead you to awesome discoveries in food, travel, experiences, and more. If you purchase any of the products we recommend in a Guide, Great Big Story may receive revenue. Listed prices are reflective of the time of publish.* View this email in your browser.  Copyright © 2019 Great Big Story, LLC, All rights reserved.You are receiving this message because you subscribed to the Great Big Story newsletter. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list