The 50 best websites to waste your time on

The internet has revolutionized the way we spend our time. Not only has it reshaped politics and media in many ways, but also influenced the way we shop for information.The internet is a great tool for killing boredom or wasting time.Not all time wasting can be considered wasteful. Yours truly might spend hours scrolling through Twitter. I might find this to be detrimental in the long-term. It would be great to change your habits and stop scrolling mindlessly.There are dozens of websites on the internet that can help you to kill some time. We searched the web to find some amazing places that you may not have heard of. We've got the solution for you next time you need a way to pass your time online.These are 15 great places to spend your time.This subreddit gathers the best things to lift your spirits after a day of internet boredom. It is eye bleach. This means it cleans your eyes of all the bad stuff.Map Crunch is for you if you love seeing the world. It will take your around random Google Street View locations all over the globe. To be taken to another location, tap the green button "Go".Map Crunch is a great way to see the world. SCREENSHOT: Map CrunchAlthough it is quite mundane, this site is nonetheless fascinating. Window Swap does exactly what it says. The window swapping process allows you to see a random view from another person's windows. It isn't live so it doesn't seem creepy. It is quite cool to look at the view and visualize living your life. The ambient sounds accompanying the view are strangely soothing.Random view of Vancouver Credit: SCREENSHOT WINDOW SWAPThis one is really for the days when you need an impossible to understand outlet. You can type your frustrations and hear a scream. The words you write are sent to "the Void".GAH! Credit: SCREENSHOT - SCREAM INTO VOIDThis site offers a healthy dose nostalgia for the '80s/'90s children who had Oregon Trail to play on days when a substitute teacher took control of the classroom. This site will kill some time and looks exactly the same as the 1990 version.I am certain that my brave travelers will make it across the country. Credit: SCREENSHOT ARCHIVE.ORGYou can tell that I love maps. Scrolling through the huge collection of images Google has created is a great way to discover them. Google Earth is a great way to discover famous locations in depth. Virtually, you can travel to famous places such as ancient Rome or iconic sports stadiums. Or, use the "I feel lucky" button to jump around the globe.Google Earth provides a stunning view of North Carolina. Credit: Screenshot from google earthAutodraw lets you freehand a drawing and then the site will guess what you are trying to draw. It's great fun, even for those with limited artistic abilities (like me).This is the beautiful coffee mug that I made. Credit: Screenshot by autodrawThis site is similar to Auto Draw but gamified. The site allows you to draw random objects and then test if Google's neural network can recognize your image.I'm a huge history buff. This interactive timeline of history is both dangerous and entertaining. It will show you Wiki pages that cover all historical events. You will be able to avoid going down many rabbit holes.This site has so many great places to explore. Credit: Screenshot: histographyIt is as simple as it sounds. Click a button and you will be redirected to an inaccessible website. However, it might take a while to get through the site because of the sheer absurdity displayed by some of them. You might find a simple game that you can play, or you may see a man being slapped with an egg.It's similar to Map Crunch except that you play a game. Based on the Street View, you attempt to guess where your location is. You get points depending on how close you came to correct answers. You will need an account in order to play. However, a free account allows you to play a limited number of games per day.Flight Radar allows you to see all aircraft currently in the air. Although the map may be a bit misleading, it shows how planes fly in three-dimensional skies. You can save time by checking out where people are flying in real-time.This is...a lot of airplanes. Credit: SCREENSHOT FLIGHT RADARRadio Garden allows you to listen to radio stations around the globe. You can take a trip around the world to see what music people like.This subreddit's premise is very simple. This subreddit allows people to share their stories and allow others to comment on them if they are the scum. Although some stories are almost certain to be fake, they're still entertaining to read.Imagine Zillow, but with all the weirdest houses. Kate Wagner, a writer, critiques bizarre and often poor-designed homes. Wagner's comments on houses designed by people with more sense than taste (or money) can be exhausting.Are you bored? This list contains 50 additional websites that you can browse.Websites that are uselessHot and Cold is now available online.It's easy. You can bounce virtual cats (harmlessly).Hacker code Hollywood-style. Get out of control and pound your keys.What is the point? Yes, I don’t know. Just embrace the strange.You can make the worm dance by using your mouse. (Warning! Flashing images.This site contains Oprah's secrets.Modify URLs to make them look like virusesAn assortment of emails from terrible people.Shopping website that sells stuff you don't really need but do you really love?Space dogs? You can check. War dogs? You can check. Famous dogs? You can check it out.From your computer, turn on the lights or a disco ball in someone's house. This site has been in operation since 1997.Educational WebsitesAmazing photographs of space.Learn a language for free.Forum for sharing good ideas and having fun.Educational activities that are browser-basedLearn the language and art of music.Calculator that will tell you when to get up in the morning for a restful night of sleep.Step 1. Step 1. Learn to code. Step 2:??? Step 2:???Based on your interests, suggest books and authors.Get e-books for freeCreativity in web designWith just a click, you can create stunning images that are symmetrical.An idea generator.Use sand to draw things.Gaming websitesYou can spend hours playing the Pokmon Battle Simulator.You can upload legal ROMs to this site and share them with your friends through your browser. You can choose a game and share a link to your area.Brain games.Interactive online RPG.Multi-player online capture of the flagClick to request cookies and get leveled upA running game using your keyboard skills.An app to help you build habits.An assortment of addictive games.Websites for MusicYou can now automatically sync music and be a DJ.Police scanners in different cities can be synchronized with ambient music by Syncs.Just a few clicks and you can create your own music.Websites for MoodWeather sounds can set the mood.Sometimes the sound of rain can be soothing.If doing good in the world seems too difficult, vote for good. While it won't make the world better, the distraction of voting can be helpful, even for a brief moment.Every question correctly answered will result in 10 grains of rice being donated to a charity that helps the hungry.Utility websitesLearn more.It is. There are many. Fonts.Most likely, you will need a new background for your desktop.Take-offs and dealsYou can track how much you spend on your money.Explore your tastes and preferences.Here are some tips to enhance your digital experience.Sometimes it is the little things that are most important in life that require improvement.Do it yourself.You can dig deeper to discover the truth.Amazing backgrounds and photography for all your devices.This post was last updated in August 2018 and July 2021.