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50 Websites to Waste Your Time On

BY BRIAN KOERBER / MAY 02, 2014

Bored with your usual digital stomping grounds?

Don't fret! There are plenty of sites other than Facebook or Tumblr for you towaste countless hours. Besides, it's not like you could be doing somethingconstructive at work or maybe, I don't know, go outside. That just seemspointless, right?

SEE ALSO: I'm on Facebook Because I'm Bored Beyond Belief

So if you prefer procrastination to productivity, this list of 50 websites shouldkeep you amused for a few hours. Or you could sit there and keep refreshingFacebook 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.

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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.

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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 ahunger 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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