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Pangolins could be ‘missing link’ allowing coronavirus to jump from bats to humans (4 photo)

Pangolins are scaly, anteater-like creatures found in Asia that are routinely trafficked and smuggled for both food and medicine. A new scientific study, appearing in the Journal of Proteome Research, has found these mammals also cary coronaviruses similar to the one currently sweeping across the world.

Pangolins are scaly, anteater-like creatures found in Asia that are routinely trafficked and smuggled for both food and medicine.

I Hope These Ironic Comics About The Coronavirus Can Cheer You Up (11 photo)

The subject can not be avoided, and instead of stress-fuelled posts or complete ignorance, I decided to channel my worries into these comics. I hope they can cheer you up, too. Stay safe!

The subject can not be avoided, and instead of stress-fuelled posts or complete ignorance, I decided to channel my worries into these comics. I hope they can cheer you up, too. Stay safe!

Man hospitalized after drinking 16 gallons of hand sanitizer to protect himself from coronavirus (3 photo)

Jimmy Eduardo Jesus Gonzalez, 26, was transported by ambulance after calling 9-1-1 and informing the emergency dispatcher that he “felt unwell” after drinking over 122 bottles of Purell hand sanitizer during a 72-hour period. Gonzalez also washed his whole body with hand sanitizer as well as brushed his teeth with the antibacterial product several times a day during at least one week prior to him calling 9-1-1.

Jimmy Eduardo Jesus Gonzalez, 26, was transported by ambulance after calling 9-1-1 and informing the emergency dispatcher that he “felt unwell” after drinking over 122 bottles of Purell hand...

11 Coronavirus Logos That Perfectly Portray Today’s Atmosphere (11 photo)

Slovenia-based creative director Jure Tovrljan has reimagined famous logos to make them reflect the difficulties of social distancing. Tovrljan started the project about a week ago, when all of his social feeds were flooded with cheap memes about the coronavirus pandemic. "It all [began] when I was looking at the Starbucks logo," he told. "I was wondering how the iconic mermaid would look like with a mask."

Slovenia-based creative director Jure Tovrljan has reimagined famous logos to make them reflect the difficulties of social distancing.

Here Are 18 Of The Best Examples Of Social Distancing During The Lockdown (18 photo)

Health authorities all across the world are declaring quarantine and encouraging people to practice social distancing by minimizing contact with other people as much as possible and maintaining a distance of at least six feet between themselves to minimize the toll the hospitals and medical staff are experiencing by slowing the spread of the novel coronavirus. And thankfully, it seems like a lot of people are taking it seriously

Health authorities all across the world are declaring quarantine and encouraging people to practice social distancing by minimizing contact with other people as much as possible and maintaining a...

Animals Invade Cities As People Quarantine Themselves At Home (15 photo + 1 video)

As quarantines roll out in a number of countries, people often bury themselves in movies, social media drama or a good book. While taking a walk outside is encouraged by some governments (as long as a distance from other people is maintained), a lot of people completely forget about the outer world. Well, nature, however, does its thing nonetheless and people are noticing an unexpected outcome of the quarantine.

As quarantines roll out in a number of countries, people often bury themselves in movies, social media drama or a good book.

Water In Venice Canals Goes Crystal Clear After Coronavirus Lockdown (5 photo)

Where pessimists see a half-empty glass, optimists come along to show that it’s actually half-full. Same goes for the ongoing chaos of the coronavirus—while some are hoarding away toilet paper like there’s no tomorrow, there are people who see positive outcomes even in a situation as dire as this. One of these positive outcomes is that pollution has dropped down dramatically following the lockdown of Italy.

Where pessimists see a half-empty glass, optimists come along to show that it’s actually half-full. Same goes for the ongoing chaos of the coronavirus—while some are hoarding away toilet paper...