how about something a little more
uplifting welcome to watchmojo.com 2020
so far these are crazy times we're
living in and the news is rarely a
reason to smile these are the exceptions
note however that will only be including
verified stories so sadly the news about
swans returning to Venice won't be
included as it has been debunked as
inaccurate number 10 quarantined dance
alongs and sing-alongs of all the
countries that have been affected by
2020s pandemic italy is among those
that's had it the worst but the Italian
people famous for their sense of
community and appreciation of the little
things have found a way of staying
connected even when in self-isolation
multiple videos of surfaced of Italian
residents joining together to sing songs
from their windows those with balconies
have even come together for social
distancing dance parties and Italy isn't
alone u.s. resident Michele McCormick
has begun organizing them in Boston
using social media in lay arco Spain
police officers even did an impromptu
performance for residents sing-alongs
and dance along czar now popping up all
over the world ever night love that
knows no bounds imagine being married
for 67 years but not being able to see
your spouse to celebrate it together
that was the situation an aging resident
of Vernon Connecticut found himself in
in March of 2020 his wife lives in a
nursing home but because the elderly are
considered particularly vulnerable to
illness no one is allowed in or out
during the pandemic it makes me feel bad
because I down with me this has proven
especially hard on Bob who usually
visits his wife daily refusing to not
honor their love however Bob made a sign
for his wife on their anniversary that
he held up outside her nursing home to
remind her him the entire world just how
much he cares
I've loved you 67 years and still do
happy anniversary his wife Nancy
responded in kind by blowing him kisses
love truly conquers all I wouldn't want
anybody else I don't think she could put
up with anybody else
number 8 little free libraries become
little free pantries toilet-paper peanut
butter oatmeal and so much more have now
replaced the shelves of books that used
to be in this little Free Library on
Cherry Street the little Free Library is
a concept that's become popular in
recent years especially with social
media helping to spread the idea to more
neighborhoods essentially it's a small
to mid-sized box installed on a street
corner and protected from the elements
where people can contribute and borrow
books according to little Free Library
org there are over 100,000 of these
around the world responding to the needs
of their neighborhood during the
pandemic however many people have
started converting these pint-sized
community libraries into community
pantries
it's a movement that's starting to take
off these little free libraries and Sauk
Rapids have been transformed into many
food shelves the goal is to provide
those most in need with food by inviting
people to leave what they can spare and
take what they need
it sure is amazing how people can come
together during times of isolation the
note on the door says take what you need
save some for others donate help and
spread the love
number seven talk shows keep filming
from home as the epidemic has spread to
become a pandemic many governments
around the globe are calling for all
non-essential businesses to close in
order to flatten the curve those who can
work from home have continued to do so
but a television talk show doesn't
exactly fit the bill of remote work
hello everyone and welcome to late night
from my hallway committed to keeping
people entertained while quarantined
without putting staff at risk talk show
hosts have started hosting home editions
of their programs including Stephen
Colbert Seth Meyers and Jimmy Kimmel
hello again
Lauren teenyboppers it's me Jimmy with
my nightly update on everything that's
not going on Jimmy Fallon for his part
has been interviewing celebrities via
video chat highlighting charities in
need and just generally getting creative
honestly with in-person guests like his
dog Gary and his kids in the background
this might be better than the real thing
he's safe wash your hands number 6
celebrities opening their wallets people
across the world are really struggling
right now rent groceries utility bills
such basic necessities are becoming
increasingly difficult to cover as the
work dries up or disappears overnight
thankfully those in positions of
financial privilege are digging deep
into their pockets to help those less
fortunate than them Blake Lively and
Ryan Reynolds donated a million dollars
to food banks Kelly Ripa and Mark
Consuelos did the same for ventilators
and to support women shelters Brianna
Kristen Bell lady gaga
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Brad Paisley
are just a few other big names to open
their hearts and wallets forget all that
public gatherings restaurants indoors
Judaism out the window
is they home with the NBA season
suspended various teams and players like
Zion Williamson are covering the
salaries of arena staff truly inspiring
number five TP deliveries why is toilet
paper seemingly considered the single
most valuable resource when crisis
breaks out we're not sure maybe it has
something to do with how vulnerable
people feel when they find themselves on
the toilet without it whatever the
reason people are hoarding the TP have
caused massive shortages thankfully
others have chosen to spread it around
instead specifically to those most in
need to young girls in Queensland
Australia aged just six and four years
old pooled their pocket money to buy
toilet paper and deliver it by wagon to
their aging neighbors know if that
doesn't just melt your heart we don't
know what will
number four volunteer cards during a
pandemic people can begin to feel
isolated those with reduced mobility
those who are vulnerable to getting sick
and those who are already showing cold
symptoms are essentially stuck inside
their homes this not only affects their
ability to care for themselves but also
takes a mental toll thankfully viral
kindness cards both physical and online
have begun making the rounds in various
neighborhoods and communities these
cards help to put people in
self-isolation in touch with others who
can help them out in various ways be it
with running errands or simply someone
to talk to these are trying times but
it's truly incredible how people are
coming together when off shopping for me
got everything but three items and he
said no I'll continue looking for them
and I just think it's wonderful number
three online concerts the music industry
is being hit pretty hard by this health
crisis given that the revenue from
digital streaming is incredibly low
small and mid-range acts tend to make
most of their profits from live concerts
and physical merch sales pivoting in
these trying times musicians of all
levels have begun offering live streamed
performances online for local and
smaller acts you're often invited to
make a donation to help them get through
the crisis viewers get to experience
live music and support struggling
artists it's a win win dozens of big
name artists who are more financially
stable like Chris Martin of Coldplay
Miley Cyrus and John Legend are
similarly offering free performances
often in support of various charities
deal a San Jose in runaway number to
mass applause for health care workers
this pandemic is affecting people around
the world but few are being pushed to
the limits quite like professionals
working in the healthcare industry while
most people are being cautioned to stay
at home practice social distancing and
self isolate in the case of mild illness
doctors nurses and support staff are
working overtime to care for those
who've been hospitalized
not only is this exhausting but they're
also putting themselves at serious risk
of illness as a society on lockdown
there are few ways for us to express our
gratitude to these brave individuals but
people certainly are mass rounds of
applause from home have been coordinated
online in various cities as a show of
thanks it in some places nightly it's a
small gesture but one that still means a
lot
I know it's been a tough year so far but
a lot of these stories give me hope for
humanity and that's the truth
number one is basically just adorable so
let's take a look at some honorable
mentions and then we'll see what it is
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yesterday which is chaotic and this
morning was well-managed full marks the
war was this Monday March 16th at 7:30
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penguins take a walking tour of a closed
Zoo like many cultural attractions and
public spaces Chicago's Shedd Aquarium
is closed due to health concerns about
crowds in a nice change however some of
the residents are getting a chance to
check out the other exhibits employees
decided to embrace the silver lining of
there being no guests in the building by
taking the Penguins on a field trip the
various penguins each seem to be drawn
to different areas Montee observed the
dolphins while Wellington perhaps
unsurprisingly seemed particularly
interested in the fish in the Amazon
rising exhibit two other penguins Edward
and Ann reportedly went for a stroll
around the Rotunda talk about an
adorable distraction that can be enjoyed
by animals employees and viewers at home
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