The coronavirus has been intensely spreading in some parts of the world, finally lightening up in others, and just beginning in other parts. But that hasn't stopped amazing things from happening.
In a time of social-distancing, shelves at grocery stores disheveled and empty, and chaos seemingly all around us at all times, it's easy to forget that humanity has a tendency to do beautiful, hilarious, and inspiring things, and even moreso in the midst of crisis.
Here are 13 things that have happened only because of the spread of coronavirus.
1. Italians are joining together and singing the national anthem and it's actually beautiful
2. Arnold introduced us to his adorable friends
3. Spanish residents literally applauded, as a group, for health care workers and it felt like a concert
4. These penguins got to roam the zoo and make new friends
5. Max and Mel Brooks put together a hilarious and timely message
6. This woman is doing some incredible things for the elderly in her community
7. In Spain, one man is leading workouts for a whole building of residents that are in lockdown
8. These kids gave their elderly neighbor a cello concert as she self-isolates
9. The canals in Venice are clear and the swans have returned
10. Italy is literally having a lockdown rave
11. Jose Andres is opening up his Michelin star restaurants to offer meals to those in need
12. Italy's air pollution is actually dissipating because they are on lockdown
13. Artists are going live and doing free at-home concerts for fans
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