YouTube is an amazing place for soothing, educational, short videos that don't require a ton of mental investment or brain space - perfect for stressful times like this.

There's also something about the DIY nature of YouTube - art made by the people for the people - that is incredibly comforting during a time where you may be self-isolating and seeking a little human connection.

In order to capture the full breadth and randomness of YouTube, this list is sourced from a variety of places: my coworkers, me, and this Reddit thread.

13. Reality House, which is basically Big Brother but with YouTubers

It's like a super juicy reality TV show from MTV in the late '90s/early 2000s aka when American culture peaked.

If you've ever lied awake at night wondering whatever happened to Sbarro, this is the channel for you!

Find your new favorite judge. Somehow this channel has amassed almost a million subscribers.

This list is obviously a very small slice of the k-hole that is YouTube.

Leave some of your own recommendations in the comments below!

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