It's been a while since we discovered we've all been living alongside another universe where Berenstain is spelled with an "e." With all the fake news that we in the Berenstain universe are ending our year with, it might be nice to read up on all of the real news of the Berenstein universe's year of 2016. Everything on this list is confirmed (by my sources, Barry Allen and John Smith) to have taken place over in our cousin universe’s 2016, during one of their best years ever:

1. First Woman Elected President

We can't all be perfect -- it did take until 2016 for a woman to be elected in the Berenstein unvierse, but it finally happened! Here's to the next four years spent building everything but walls.

2. The Party of the Year

David Bowie, Prince, Alan Rickman, Muhammad Ali, Leonard Cohen, Gene Wilder and Florence Henderson all got together for an incredible birthday bash.

3. Harambe Was Never a Meme

In fact, nothing to warrant news coverage regarding Harambe, a gorilla at the Cincinnati zoo, ever happened.

4. Gun Control

Stricter gun laws are passed by the United State government and the number of shootings in the country decreased noticeably.

5. Britain Voted Against Brexit

Britain remained in the European Union and I moved to London.

6. The Sixteenth Season of Gilmore Girls Aired

It did not include any town musical plot lines.

7. iOS 10 Was Apple's Best Update Yet

The music player continued to be aesthetically pleasing.

8. First Anniversary of the Colony on Mars

The first civilian populated colony on Mars celebrated their first year of life in space.

9. Beyoncé Released "Lemonade"

Some things transcend universes.