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50 Websites to Waste Your Time On
BY BRIAN KOERBER / MAY 02, 2014
Boredwithyour usual digital stompinggrounds?
Don't fret! Thereareplentyof sitesother thanFacebookor Tumblr for youto
wastecountlesshours. Besides, it'snot likeyoucouldbedoingsomething
constructiveat workor maybe, I don't know, go outside. That just seems
pointless, right?
SEE ALSO: I'm on Facebook Because I'm Bored Beyond Belief
Soif youprefer procrastinationtoproductivity, thislist of 50websitesshould
keepyouamusedfor afewhours. Or youcouldsit thereandkeeprefreshing
Facebookuntil somethinginterestingactuallyhappens.
Useless
1. Find the Invisible Cow
AnInternet versionof thehidinggameHot andCold.
2. The Useless Web
Generatesevenmoreuselesssitestowasteyour time.
3. Hacker Typer
Hollywood-stylehacker code. Poundonyour keysandfreakout your boss.
4. Boohbah Zone
Nowordscandescribethisstrangesite.
5. Staggering Beauty
Makethewormdancewithyour mouse. (Warning: Flashingimages.)
6. Bees Bees Bees
ThissiterevealsOprah'ssecret plans.
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7. Shady URL
ChangesURLstolooklikeviruses.
8. Don't Even Reply
A collectionof emailsfromawful people.
9. Shut Up and Take My Money
A shoppingwebsiteof stuff youdon't need, but youreallywant.
10. Ducks are the Best
Becausetheyare. (Warning: Flashingimages.)
11. A Stretchy Hand
A digital versionof your favoritevending-machinetoyfromchildhood.
Educational
12. Astronomy Picture of the Day
Stunningphotographsof space.
13. Duo Lingo
Learnanewlanguagefor free.
14. Hubski
A forumof goodideasandconversations.
15. Lizard Point
Browser-basededucational activities.
16. Music Theory
Learnthelanguageof music.
17. Wolfram Alpha
A different waytoaccessinformationontheInternet.
18. Sleepytime
A calculator that tellsyouexactlywhentowakeupfor agoodnight'ssleep.
19. Code Academy
Step 1. LearntoCode. Step 2: ???Step 3: Profit.
20. What Should I Read Next?
Suggestsbooksandauthorsbaseduponyour interests.
21. OnReadz
Freee-books.
Creative
22. Weave Silk
Drawstunningsymmetrical imageswiththeclickof amouse.
23. I Need a Prompt
Anideagenerator.
24. Qwiki
Automaticallyturnspicturesandvideosintobrief movies.
25. This is Sand
Drawthingswithsand.
Gaming
26. Sporcle
Braingames.
27. Poptropica
AninteractiveonlineRPG.
28. TagPro
Multi-player onlinecapturetheflag.
29. Cookie Clicker
Clickfor cookiesandlevel up.
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30. Foddy
A runninggameusingyour keyboardskills.
31. HabitRPG
A habit buildingappthat treatsyour lifelikeagame.
32. Flash by Night
A collectionof addictivegames.
Music
33. Party Cloud
Automaticallysyncsmusic, nowyou'reaDJ .
34. You are Listening to
Syncspolicescannersfromdifferent citieswithambient music.
35. Songza
Freemusicstreamingwebsite.
36. Incredibox
Createyour ownmusicwithjust afewclicks.
Mood
37. Rainy Mood
Sometimes, thesoundof rainissoothing.
38.The Nicest Place on the Internet
Needahug?Gohere.
39. Free Rice
Eachquestionsansweredcorrectlytranslatesto10grainsof ricedonatedtoa
hunger charity.
Utility
40. Do I Have a Dead Pixel?
Findout.
41. Da Font
So. Many. Fonts.
42. Wall Base
Youprobablyneedanewdesktopbackground.
43. Retail Me Not
Dealsandsteals.
44. Mint
Trackshowyouspendyour money.
45. Taste Kid
Exploresyour tastesandpreferences.
46. Addictive Tips
Tipstoimproveyour digital experience.
47. Lifehacker
Sometimes, it'sthelittlethingsinlifethat needimprovement.
48. Instructables
DIY everything.
49. Snopes
Digdeeper andfindout thetruth.
50. Interface Lift
Stunningphotographyandbackgroundsfor all of your devices.
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