5 Things: Got Blessings? We're Helping You Count Them

1. Map Your Strategy for the Holiday Stroll: It's gonna be a coldie, but a goodie! Be prepared. Dress warmly. Check out this handy guide.

2. Flatulent Cows: A new study has revealed that the amount of methane – a greenhouse gas 20 times more potent but far less prevalent than CO2 – released into the US atmosphere is significantly higher than previously thought. Holy cow. Got gas?

3. Okapis, We Hardly Knew Ya: How do you like that? The Okapis is on the endangered species list, and I didn't even know it existed!

4. What Are You Thankful For? We'd like to hear from you – believe it or not, you are so inspiring. Share your blessings here.

5. Buyers Beware!  A series of recent car break-ins at the Merrimack Premium Outlets has police warning shoppers to be aware of their surroundings and lock up all vehicles when they are out shopping this holiday season. Read more here.