World’s Largest Open-Air Gallery Was Painted By People With Learning Disabilities—And It’s Breathtaking
Okuda San Miguel and a team of painters with learning disabilities have been transforming these drab cement silos into works of art.
Compassionate Texting System Allows You to Send Kind Messages to Frontline Heroes—and Get Them in Return
The free Text for Humanity service now allows you to send a compassionate message to a healthcare worker anywhere in the world—and get one in return.
Dad Drives 1,100 Miles Just to Surprise Daughter With 30-Minute Socially Distant Birthday Lunch
This devoted father from El Paso, Texas drove for 17 hours just so he could surprise his quarantined daughter on her 19th birthday.
Canadian Government Buys Hotels to House Homeless People—And Also Rehire Workers
Once the worst of the pandemic has passed, the British Columbian government will help the homeless hotel residents transition into more permanent housing.
IKEA Released Instructions on How to Build the 6 Best Blanket Forts For Your Home Quarantine
This month, the Russian IKEA Instagram page published 6 DIY illustrations on how to build the best blanket forts—from the Cåve to the Wigwåm.
These 12 Stunning Photos Were Voted Best in the World For Depicting the Essence of Spring
More than 14,000 photos were submitted to Agora's “World's Best Photos of Spring 2020” competition—and the finalists are breathtaking.
With Penguins Missing Visitors Amidst Zoo Closure, Museum Takes Them on Adorable Cultural Field Trip
Since the Kansas City Zoo has been closed to visitors during the COVID-19 outbreaks, the staffers decided to take their penguins on an art field trip.
Film of ‘Hamilton’ Musical to Be Released Early to Keep Broadway Fans Entertained During Pandemic
The musical release's to Disney Plus was bumped 15 months up from its original date on October 15th, 2021 to July 3rd, 2020.
People Are Installing Portable Hand-Washing Sinks for the Homeless in Cities Across the US
Love Beyond Walls has helped install sinks in areas commonly populated by rough sleepers from New York City to New Orleans and Atlanta.
Conservationists Rejoicing Over Discovery of ‘Ultra-Rare’ Blue Bee Species Years After First Sighting
Since the blue calaminth bee hasn't been spotted since 2016, scientists believed them to be extinct—but researchers have finally confirmed its survival.
Watch Illuminated Drones Create Beating Heart to Honor Healthcare Workers in Rotterdam Sky
Studio Drift launched another spectacular drone light show—a moving 3D red heart beating in the sky over Rotterdam as a tribute to healthcare workers.
U.S. Approves Plan to Build the Nation’s Largest Solar Project in the Desert by 2022
Not only will the Gemini Solar Project be the largest in US history, it is set to be the eighth largest in the world at 690-MW.
Pet Ferret Helped Donate Thousands of Books to Kids By Finishing a Full Marathon in 3 Weeks
More than 12,000 books are being donated to low-income families in the UK thanks to Bandit the ferret's tenacious fundraising effort.
11-Year-old Skateboarder Makes History From Quarantine By Landing World’s First 1080-Degree Turn
Twenty years after Tony Hawk became the first person to land a 900-degree turn, Gui Khury has become the first person to land a 1080-degree turn.
Seagulls on Empty Roman Streets Have Rediscovered Their Wild Side
On the empty streets of Rome starved of human food scraps, seagulls are going back to their natural ways, hunting pigeons and rats.
Hero Teen is Rewarded for Returning $135,000 He Found Next to ATM
Albuquerque teen Jose Nuñez Romaniz found a huge bag of cash sitting next to an ATM and called police who honored his honesty along with local businesses.
From Hong Kong to New Zealand, Hawaii and Montana, Officials Celebrate No New Cases of COVID-19
Hong Kong hasn't had a COVID-19 case in 22 days, while New Zealand, Hawaii and Montana are all celebrating days without new COVID cases.
Watching This Hummingbird Mama With Her Newborns is Just What We Needed on Mother’s Day
Angela Elsey, a preemie-cuddling volunteer, noticed a hummingbird nest outside her window and filmed the babies for her hugging group stuck in quarantine.
Green Maze Design for City Parks Helps People Maintain Physical Distancing During Pandemic
Austrian designer at Studio Precht has created a maze of green spirals for city parks that let people be in nature, but maintain distancing during COVID-19.
Banksy Drops Off Superhero Nurse Artwork at Hospital in UK With a Thank You Note
Banksy droped off an art piece that is inspiring the world with its superhero nurse theme, in gratitude to NHS Southampton General Hospital in England.