Aren’t you feeling depressed and mentally drained from the relentless onslaught of negative stories that have invaded our lives ever since the coronavirus outbreak began? It isn’t that negative news wasn’t a part of our daily lives before, but these last few months have been especially distressful with regular reports of deaths and misery from all over the world. Suddenly, it appears as if a pall of gloom is hanging over all of us.
In times like these what will help is some good news to brighten your day. A website named 'The Happy Broadcast' is attempting to do that by collecting positive and happy news stories from around the world and illustrating them beautifully. This anti-negative news portal primarily focuses on inspiring stories through illustrated art and is headed by artist Mauro Gatti.
Here is a collection of some genuinely positive and uplifting illustrated news stories from The Happy Broadcast dedicated exclusively to the coronavirus pandemic. These will surely bring a smile to your face in these grim times.
Images courtesy: The Happy Broadcast
Check out more works of the illustrator on his Instagram page.
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These Illustrated Good News Stories Are Truly Uplifting
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These Covert US Government Operations Will Shock You
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Honey vs. Maple Syrup – Which Sweetener Should I Use?
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Nostradamus Predicted the Future With Eerie Accuracy
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10 Words We Use Every Day That Shakespeare Made Popular
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Every Common Phrase Started Somehow...
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5 Terribly Disastrous First Contact Stories from History
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I Never Knew These Fascinating Historical Facts!
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15 Super-Interesting Facts that Will Surprise You
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10 Fascinating History Facts You Probably Didn’t Know
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You’ve Probably Been Mistaking These Foods for Each Other
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18 of the Most Incredibly-Timed Photos You'll Ever See
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10 of the Most Interesting Popes in History
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18 Fun Facts You Likely Never Heard of Cutely Illustrated
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The Extraordinary Origins of 10 Common English Words
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You Won’t Believe These 11 Phrases Are Over a Century Old
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6 Things You Didn’t Know about the Vikings
Facts and misconceptions about Vikings and how they shaped European history
15 Profound Words of Wisdom by the Great Leonardo da Vinci
Legendary painter Leonardo da Vinci had a way with words too and his thoughts on life serve as an inspiration to many.
14 Mind-Blowing Optical Illusions You Must See
After trying to wrap your head around these crazy visual challenges, your eyes will be tired but your mind will be thrilled and elated!
Meet the 10 Most Influential Figures of the Renaissance
Learn about the 10 most influential characters from the rebirth of Western civilization, including sculptors, painters, architects, writers, humanists, scientists, and philosophers.
20 Cognitive Biases Ruining Our Decision Making Process
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Peek Inside This Historical Photo Album of Famous Faces
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To Fight the Heat, An Australian Town Has Gone Underground
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The Wars of the Roses: England's Bloody Civil War
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The Medieval Disease That’s Perplexing Science to This Day
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These Native American Achievements Are Truly Outstanding!
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The Fascinating Histories of 7 Towns That No Longer Exist
These 7 largely-forgotten towns have been abandoned for years. These are their fascinating stories.
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Palm Oil Is the Cheapest Plant Oil on the Planet, But Why?
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These WW2 Testimonies Shed New Light on the War...
Whether you are a WWII history buff, or were personally affected by the terrible conflict, you are sure to appreciate this unique collection of war interviews.
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The Red Baron, the Famous and Deadly WWI German Pilot
The story of the Red Baron, a celebrated pilot of WWI and a legendary fighter.
Love is Beautifully Captured in These Historic Photos...
While much has changed over the last century, there is one thing that has always remained the same, and that is love. Take a look at this photo collection.
Experience the Dramatic Moments of WWII in Moving Color
This 13-episode television documentary series recounts the major events of World War II in HD color.
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The 5 Tallest Skyscrapers Currently Under Construction
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John Williams Conducts the Theme Song from “Jurassic Park”
Watch legendary composer enthrall the audience as he conducts the famous theme music from “Jurassic Park”.
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Can You Guess How Much These Luxury Properties Cost?
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6 Famous Places And Objects Which Never Existed
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Former FBI Agent Explains Basics Of Body Language Reading
Former FBI agent teaches you how distance, gestures and other nonverbal elements can reveal information about a person you're talking to
51 of the Tastiest Cheeses From All Over the World!
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These Useful Charts Are Handy In Various Life Situations!
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The Royal Jewelry Collection: Let's Take a Peek...
The British royal family has some of the most spectacular pieces of jewelry in the world. Take a look at this post to see amazing tiaras, necklaces and earrings
Do You Know The Origins of These Common Phrases?
There are many phrases that we use in English that we never give a second thought to. Here are 9 common phrases with rather sinister origins.
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