21 boredom-busting websites that will entertain you forever
Bored with the same old websites? Looking for a few new corners of the internet to get you fired up? You are in luck. At Ink Tank, we enjoy unearthing and sharing the best of the web, from sites that make you smarter to those that are wonderfully weird. Whether you are looking for silly games or something more useful, we have you covered. Check out 21 of our favorite entertaining websites. Remember you will eventually have to go outside again. For even more internet entertainment, here are 11 more of our favorite sites perfect for procrastination.
1. Ted
With 1900+ informative and interesting talks to choose from, you are guaranteed to find something you love. Check out our suggestions here.
2. Difference Between
Want to learn the difference between socialism and communism? Or a violin and a fiddle? Try this site.
3. The Geocities-izer
Turn any website into a fabulously atrocious Geocities site from the 90s.
4. Wikipedia Random
Fall into the rabbit hole and explore random topics. Click at your own risk.
5. Whizzpast
The best place on the web to learn about our action packed past.
6. Find the Invisible Cow
Make sure you have your audio turned up but not too much.
7. Sporcle
Take thousands of quizzes or create your own.
8. Zooniverse
Be a part of real science projects, such as exploring the surface of the moon, by participating in online research.
9. Lang-8
Write in a language that you are learning and native speakers will correct your mistakes.
10. Silk
Create dreamy works of art with your mouse. Have fun subconsciously drawing genitalia.
11. Letters of Note
A wonderful collection of fascinating letters, postcards, telegrams, faxes and memos from the past.
12. Khan Academy
If you are looking to expand your mind, Khan Academy has hundreds of educational courses that you can take for free. For more brainy sites, check out 40 of our favorites here.
13. GeoGuessr
Guess where in the world a Google Streetview snap is from.
14. Feel Good Wardrobe
Top tips for buying clothes that do not screw up people or the planet.
15. I Need a Prompt
Similar to You Should Write but for artists.
16. Omegle
Feel like chatting with someone? Omegle lets you talk with a stranger via text or video.
17. My Script Font
Create a font based on your own handwriting.
18. Live Plasma
Live Plasma is a music discovery engine. Type in an artist that you love and it will show similar artists. For more music websites that we love, check here.
19. Hippo Paint
An online coloring book perfect for both kids and adults. Type in something you would like to paint and it will give you the pictures.
20. Akinator
Pure sorcery.
21. Kongregate
Thousands of free games online, from big names to indies.
Not sure it will keep me free of boredom forever but Silk sure has for today! :)
Sooooo stupid
That Geocitizer is brilliant!! Spent far too much time messing with it. Love to know what you guys find this stuff
Love your writing on here, Kathleen. Here’s a site that’s right up your alley — http://www.bingeclock.com tells you how long it takes to watch all the episodes of a TV show with or without commercials.
What evil genius came up with invisible cow? So weird.
I found the cow 3 times
Such a cool list. Had a ton of fun with GeoGuesser!
Akinator is insane!! How does it do that?
Nice post, Really awasome
The best one is at the top and the second best one is at the bottom. Gaming can be so addictive.
I love photography. But it is verry difference other kinds photography.
Awesome list! I’m a bit of a history geek so my fav are Whizzpast and Letter of Note
Loved them all and the bonus happy facts at the end! Made my day :)
I was thinking of The Akinator right before I visited this site (randomly) on StumbleUpon..
I am now thoroughly convinced that he is reading my mind.
Very Nice Info
Thanks for sharing !
awesome post :) Will definitely keep me entertained
ITs a dose for a full day ! I am a designer and that’s why I like the concept of hidden coW ! but thats a bit more sound in the ear !
thanks for this :)
Can you give more info about number 5
I loved these websites. Thanks for the list!
These are interesting, I almost love all those, Thank you.
ANother fun one is the 420 formula blog
http://the420formula.com/blog
Hi Kathleen and everyone else, I’ve made a website to entertain (for at least 5minutes) bored gadget lovers called Gadget Explorer, would love it if you could check it out http://www.digitpedia.com/gadget-explorer/
:)
Love number 18. Great stuff! More please
Great Collection, Keep it up!!
I loved these websites. Thanks for the list!
Wow! Massively entertaining websites!
Really neat list of things to keep yourself busy. However isn’t our time better spent doing something productive?
Such a cool list. Had a ton of fun with GeoGuesser!
Thanks for sharing !
Thanks for such a great list of entertaining sites.
Nice one
really nice list, liked it!
You forgot an important website – stumble :D This is also how I found this one ;)
Now I’ll never leave the internet again. Thanks a million!
Yes, these websites are really interesting yet boredom that keeps me thinking why I am surfing. :P
Shameless plug, but we had a blast making this. Hope it makes you laugh and gives you about 3 minutes of less of boredom in your day.
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Lol! They’re all brilliant! Such a great idea :)
“The Geocities-izer” is kind of very different site at first I was unable to understand what this site do.
Now I’ll never leave the internet again. Thanks a million!
INeedAPrompt.com is really cool. It reminds me of:
http://sketch.somethingapp.com
Nice! Not only are these sites entertaining but many of them are super-educational as well!
I love stumble upon because its lot of learning this here &This very informative post thanks for sharing.
Loved this post
seen much more link these on sites like http://www.boredbutton.com and https://www.boredalot.com
i hated everything
Check out Alien Resort. Four aliens on a tropical island who make comics. They send the comics to an Earthling who actually gets them published in newspapers. https://alienresort.net/news/
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lol im always bored
gotta love em
ffind the invisible cow is weird
weird but okay
none of theese cured my boredom
Kathleen, visionary post! Both Omegle and Geoguessr are seeing a huge resurgence thanks to Tiktok. If I may, I have a suggestion for your list: https://dinosaurgame.net
My school is fuxing gay as h3ll they blocked everything