Now for Some Good News

www.ozy.com Sponsored by Friday, July 17, 2020 Look up. Whether it’s a comet streaking across the sky, animals doing adorable animal things or the good news about tamping down the global pandemic, today’s Daily Dose is devoted to the bright side. (Did we mention it’s Friday?) Plus, we’re offering some tips for how to cope when 2020 gets you down, as it inevitably will. How are you finding rays of light? Reply to this email or [tweet at us]( to let us know. Fiona Zublin, Senior Editor happy endings 1. Pale Orange Dot There’s something spellbinding about stargazing. But the night sky just got better: The comet [NEOWISE](, visible until the end of July, is the brightest to pass by Earth in seven years. You can even see it with the naked eye as it exits our solar system — start looking at the darkest patch of sky you can find about an hour after sunset.  [Read OZY’s guide to stargazing]( 2. Sprout ’n’ Shout For the past 11 years, German search engine Ecosia has put the money earned by ads on its app toward [planting trees](. So far 100 million trees have been planted, half of them in the past year. 3. Buried Treasure A Michigan jewelry store forced to close by the pandemic has come up with something far better than a going-out-of-business sale: a treasure hunt. [J&M Jewelers has buried its remaining inventory]( around the state and is charging would-be pirates $49 for a set of clues on how to find the valuables. [get these sneakers before they sell out… again]( [Cariumas](are the sneakers that have it all: timeless style, unparalleled comfort, and best of all, ethical and sustainable production. These sneakers are perfect for any occasion, and they don’t stay on the virtual shelves long. [Get your pair](of Cariumas quickly, before they sell out again. [Shop now and get $15 off with code OZY-15](. [Buy now]( animals’ planet [1. Serval With a Smile]( The South African serval cat has seen its habitat depleted as humans encroach on its turf. But the cats are thriving in one stronghold: the world’s largest coal liquefaction plant. Turns out the heavily industrialized area has also created perfect conditions for the delicate wildcats to thrive. [Read more on OZYÂ]( 2. Tiny Guests A couple in Trinidad have [created a garden]( specifically to attract the island’s endangered hummingbirds, with 15 species spotted in the sanctuary. Their yard is sown with plants that hummingbirds enjoy and special nectar feeders — and they’ve even managed to treat some injured birds. 3. What a Howl A man rafting in Saskatchewan [saved a stranded coyote pup]( from drowning … then carried the pup — now named YipYip — with him on a 10-day adventure. The coyote is currently residing at a rehabilitation center and will soon be ready to be released back into the wild. [Be an Angelic Troublemaker]( Spark thoughtful conversations and call attention to the Reset America movement with our [Angelic Troublemakers]( collection. Our highly practical and vibrant items serve as statement pieces, allowing you to show your support for OZY and racial justice in your decor and wardrobe. Get them from the [OZY Store]( today. We've Got Your Weekend Binge Covered! The full season of OZY's chart-topping new history podcast, [Flashback](, is now available to download in its entirety. From how the invention of air conditioning redrew the U.S. political map, to how Adolf Hitler's flatulence and meth addiction changed the course of World War II, explore the crazy stories that the history books never told you about. Download and listen by [clicking here](! making it to the other side 1. Masks Work! [Two new studies]( — one from a Boston hospital, the other from a Springfield, Missouri, hair salon — show that when cloth face masks are required, they substantially reduce the spread of coronavirus. To the point where the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that COVID-19 would be under control within the next two months if everyone wore a mask, practiced social distancing and washed their hands. So let’s get to it, America. 2. South American Success The coronavirus has been a seemingly undefeatable adversary for humankind — but it’s not triumphing everywhere. Four months ago, the city of [Guayaquil]( in Ecuador saw one of the world’s worst outbreaks of the disease, but urban planners, doctors and community members worked together to track the spread and control it, managing to get the number of COVID-19 deaths in the city down to just a handful a day. 3. Survive and Advance Those who recover from COVID-19 are finding comfort in one another. In fact, 68,000 survivors have connected via the internet to create a [massive support group]( on Facebook, with members finding a place to share their stories and a volunteer team of fact-checkers helping control online misinformation. how to deal [1. In and Out]( It’s simple, free and incredibly powerful. Breathing can make a huge difference to your mood in just a few minutes — if you do it properly. Who knew that many of us are guilty of overbreathing? Or that five minutes of humming can improve your mood? [Read more on OZYÂ]( 2. Ditch the Headphones “Mindful running” takes the yoga mindset and combines it with something a little more strenuous. Instead of running accompanied by loud music and tracking your step count obsessively, focus more on breathing, stride and internal rhythms, which will help you find peace and calm while [getting your morning run on](.  3. Zzz What’s more basic than sleep? In January, OZY covered the [new sleep retreat industry]( — but even if travel is off the menu for now, you can steal some tips to [make your own bed amazing](. [Feather your nest on OZY]( 4. Green Thumb Don’t underestimate the healing power of nature. When lockdowns began, people jumped on the home [gardening trend](, not just because ferns are the new hot accessory but also because helping things grow can feel like a spiritual renewal. [TV]( | [Podcasts]( | [News]( | [FESTIVALS]( Modern Media Company OZY Media, 800 West El Camino Mountain View, California 94040 This email was sent to {EMAIL} [Manage Subscriptions]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Read Online](