50 Websites to Waste Your Time On
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Bored with your usual digital stomping grounds?
Don't fret! There are plenty of sites other than Facebook or Tumblr for you to waste countless hours. Besides, it's not like you could be doing something constructive at work or maybe, I don't know, go outside. That just seems pointless, right?
So if you prefer procrastination to productivity, this list of 50 websites should keep you amused for a few hours. Or you could sit there and keep refreshing Facebook until something interesting actually happens.
Useless
1. Find the Invisible Cow
An Internet version of the hiding game Hot and Cold.
2. The Useless Web
Generates even more useless sites to waste your time.
3. Hacker Typer
Hollywood-style hacker code. Pound on your keys and freak out your boss.
4. Boohbah Zone
No words can describe this strange site.
5. Staggering Beauty
Make the worm dance with your mouse. (Warning: Flashing images.)
6. Bees Bees Bees
This site reveals Oprah's secret plans.
7. Shady URL
Changes URLs to look like viruses.
8. Don't Even Reply
A collection of emails from awful people.
9. Shut Up and Take My Money
A shopping website of stuff you don't need, but you really want.
10. Ducks are the Best
Because they are. (Warning: Flashing images.)
11. A Stretchy Hand
A digital version of your favorite vending-machine toy from childhood.
Educational
12. Astronomy Picture of the Day
Stunning photographs of space.
13. Duo Lingo
Learn a new language for free.
14. Hubski
A forum of good ideas and conversations.
15. Lizard Point
Browser-based educational activities.
16. Music Theory
Learn the language of music.
17. Wolfram Alpha
A different way to access information on the Internet.
18. Sleepytime
A calculator that tells you exactly when to wake up for a good night's sleep.
19. Code Academy
Step 1. Learn to Code. Step 2: ??? Step 3: Profit.
20. What Should I Read Next?
Suggests books and authors based upon your interests.
21. OnReadz
Free e-books.
Creative
22. Weave Silk
Draw stunning symmetrical images with the click of a mouse.
23. I Need a Prompt
An idea generator.
24. Qwiki
Automatically turns pictures and videos into brief movies.
25. This is Sand
Draw things with sand.
Gaming
26. Sporcle
Brain games.
27. Poptropica
An interactive online RPG.
28. TagPro
Multi-player online capture the flag.
29. Cookie Clicker
Click for cookies and level up.
30. Foddy
A running game using your keyboard skills.
31. HabitRPG
A habit building app that treats your life like a game.
32. Flash by Night
A collection of addictive games.
Music
33. Party Cloud
Automatically syncs music, now you're a DJ.
34. You are Listening to
Syncs police scanners from different cities with ambient music.
35. Songza
Free music streaming website.
36. Incredibox
Create your own music with just a few clicks.
Mood
37. Rainy Mood
Sometimes, the sound of rain is soothing.
38.The Nicest Place on the Internet
Need a hug? Go here.
39. Free Rice
Each questions answered correctly translates to 10 grains of rice donated to a hunger charity.
Utility
40. Do I Have a Dead Pixel?
Find out.
41. Da Font
So. Many. Fonts.
42. Wall Base
You probably need a new desktop background.
43. Retail Me Not
Deals and steals.
44. Mint
Tracks how you spend your money.
45. Taste Kid
Explores your tastes and preferences.
46. Addictive Tips
Tips to improve your digital experience.
47. Lifehacker
Sometimes, it's the little things in life that need improvement.
48. Instructables
DIY everything.
49. Snopes
Dig deeper and find out the truth.
50. Interface Lift
Stunning photography and backgrounds for all of your devices.
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