# Awesome websites **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [April 16, 2005, 3:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awesome-websites/299595 "2005-04-16T03:33:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![andrewdt85](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/71e660/32.png) [@andrewdt85](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/andrewdt85)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2005, 3:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awesome-websites/299595/1 "2005-04-16T03:33:07Z")
Name some that I should go to. I’m trying to expand my horizons… ---
**Author:** ![Selkie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bbce88/32.png) [@Selkie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Selkie)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2005, 3:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awesome-websites/299595/2 "2005-04-16T03:37:22Z")
Awesome in what sense? Design? Functionality? Content? Technical merit? ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2005, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awesome-websites/299595/3 "2005-04-16T03:41:40Z")
If you are into birding try this link. [http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml;jsessionid=3G3DIXLA0YGODFW4FBEHWEEW1YUBI4L4?pq-path=2017&pq-locale=en\_US&\_requestid=29171](http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml;jsessionid=3G3DIXLA0YGODFW4FBEHWEEW1YUBI4L4?pq-path=2017&pq-locale=en_US&_requestid=29171) It’s a set of camera views on the Kodak Tower building at their headquarters in Rochester New York. The cameras are trained on a falcon nesting box. There are two peregrine falcons who have nested there for years. It’s open 24/7, there are links to information about peregrines in general. Just now there is always one of the birds there, as they are incubating their eggs. There are five eggs, which is extraordinary for falcons. There’s also a discussion board to talk about the birds, in which many people post links to other birdcams. ---
**Author:** ![KarlGauss](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/karlgauss/32/3713_2.png) [@KarlGauss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KarlGauss)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2005, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awesome-websites/299595/4 "2005-04-16T04:00:26Z")
If you want to expand your horizons to include art (i.e. painting), this site really _is_ awesome: [Mark Harden’s Artchive](http://www.artchive.com/ftp_site.htm) A real treat. And, for a nice survey of great photographers and their photos, try: [Masters of Photography](http://masters-of-photography.com/index.html). Check out Diane Arbus. ---
**Author:** ![andrewdt85](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/71e660/32.png) [@andrewdt85](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/andrewdt85)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2005, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awesome-websites/299595/5 "2005-04-16T05:02:19Z")
Yeah it is an abstract request- I guess by ‘awesome’ I mean a site that’s so unique you couldn’t imagine being w/o, like SD (even though I know there’s none quite like it 😉 ), or Japander or some of the wierd stuff off [bored.com](http://bored.com); I don’t know, I should know more cool sights than I do, b/c I’m college age and it’s what we do. ---
**Author:** ![Beusonne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3ab097/32.png) [@Beusonne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beusonne)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2005, 6:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awesome-websites/299595/6 "2005-04-16T06:48:49Z")
i feel you on this one, it is what we do heres what i have for you; alternative therapies: [http://www.medicomm.net/Consumer%20Site/am/accupressure.htm](http://www.medicomm.net/Consumer%20Site/am/accupressure.htm) guitar and piano chords: [http://www.looknohands.com/chordhouse/](http://www.looknohands.com/chordhouse/) art community: > **[DeviantArt - The Largest Online Art Gallery and Community](https://www.deviantart.com/)** > > DeviantArt is where art and community thrive. Explore over 350 million pieces of art while connecting to fellow artists and art enthusiasts. discography search: > **[Music Discovery (Music) | Gracenote delivers music metadata and discovery...](https://www.gracenote.com/music/music-discovery/)** > > Intuitive music discovery and accurate recommendations are notoriously tricky to implement in a music streaming service, which is where Gracenote can help with its new Rhythm API. the practice of asanas: [http://sivasakti.com/articles/intro-asanas.html](http://sivasakti.com/articles/intro-asanas.html) old versions of programs, because newer is not always better [http://www.oldversion.com/](http://www.oldversion.com/) send any size email: > **[Secure file sharing & creative collaboration | Hightail](https://www.hightail.com/)** > > Simple and secure file sharing with Hightail. Send large files, preview visual assets, collect precise feedback and keep creative projects moving in one easy and secure cloud-based software. Try Hightail for free. for you “seed” needs - work safe, legitimate seed company [http://www.b-and-t-world-seeds.com/homepage.htm](http://www.b-and-t-world-seeds.com/homepage.htm) see the world on $25 or less, hah yeah right, but great ways to save: [http://www.artoftravel.com/index.html](http://www.artoftravel.com/index.html) map resource: [http://dev.lib.utexas.edu/maps/](http://dev.lib.utexas.edu/maps/) literature: [http://xroads.virginia.edu/~HYPER/](http://xroads.virginia.edu/~HYPER/) these are some i couldnt live without, have fun ---
**Author:** ![Reeder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c6cbf5/32.png) [@Reeder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reeder)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2005, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awesome-websites/299595/7 "2005-04-16T14:18:00Z")
[http://www.archive.org/](http://www.archive.org/) ---
**Author:** ![Reeder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c6cbf5/32.png) [@Reeder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reeder)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2005, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awesome-websites/299595/8 "2005-04-16T14:20:26Z")
> [@Reeder](#): > > [http://www.archive.org/](http://www.archive.org/) Oh…Audio too. Many live shows by bands. The Dead have more than 2000 there. ---
**Author:** ![Vision\_of\_Love](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/5f8ce5/32.png) [@Vision\_of\_Love](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Vision_of_Love)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2005, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awesome-websites/299595/9 "2005-04-16T15:12:18Z")
I find the [Astronomy Picture of the Day Archive](http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/archivepix.html) pretty interesting. ---
**Author:** ![CBCD](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9fc348/32.png) [@CBCD](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CBCD)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2005, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awesome-websites/299595/10 "2005-04-16T16:05:28Z")
[This site](http://www.wunderground.com/wximage/viewimages.html)has pictures of local weather and sights posted by amateur photographers from all over the world. Some of the pictures are just beautiful. ---
**Author:** ![Mississippienne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d2c977/32.png) [@Mississippienne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mississippienne)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2005, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awesome-websites/299595/11 "2005-04-16T16:57:13Z")
Baker, the peregrincam is awesome! I love it! [Mad Monarchs](http://www.xs4all.nl/~kvenjb/madmon.htm) is a really beautifully designed website showcasing all those _egocentric_, _megalomaniac_, or just plain _peculiar_ royals in history. Hours of fun for the whole family! ---
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2005, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awesome-websites/299595/12 "2005-04-16T17:01:40Z")
I think these are fairly obvious, still --where I spend a large part of my internet time. Games: > **[PopCap Studios - Official EA Site](https://www.ea.com/ea-studios/popcap)** > > Our games are sprinkled with a whirlwind of smile-inducing awesomeness and polished to a shiny sheen that keeps the world coming back again and again. And best of all, you’ll find our games on mobile, console, PC, and many other devices – you may... > **[Thousands of Games - Welcome to Gamehouse](https://www.gamehouse.com/)** > > Looking for great games? You will find them on GameHouse! Try any game free or get unlimited access to all the games you love from your favorite genres. > **[The world of RuneScape](https://play.runescape.com)** > > Welcome to the world of RuneScape - One world, two amazing games! RuneScape is the original game that's been evolving for over 20 years! Old School RuneScape is the game as you remember it from 2007 - improved and expanded! The Funny [somethingawful.com](http://somethingawful.com) > **[Newgrounds.com - Everything, by Everyone](https://www.newgrounds.com/)** > > A community of artists, game developers, musicians, voice actors and writers who create and share some of the best stuff on the web! Stuffs > **[Freelance Logo Design, Web Design & Graphic Design | DesignCrowd](https://www.designcrowd.com/)** > > Crowdsourced logo, freelance graphic and web design at DesignCrowd. 1,001,310 freelance designers compete to create amazing designs for your business. Start Today! > **[LiveJournal: Discover global communities of bloggers who share your unique...](https://www.livejournal.com/)** > > Your life is the best story! Just start your blog today! [thesmokinggun.com](http://thesmokinggun.com) [crimelibrary.com](http://crimelibrary.com) Dogblog [http://www.automatedredemption.com/flavorcountry/dogblog/](http://www.automatedredemption.com/flavorcountry/dogblog/) I should stop now before people think I’m some sort of internet geek or something. ---
**Author:** ![wonderwench](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/35a633/32.png) [@wonderwench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonderwench)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2005, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awesome-websites/299595/13 "2005-04-16T17:11:40Z")
Smileys: [http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/](http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/) [http://www.smiliegenerator.de/](http://www.smiliegenerator.de/)’’ Funny: [http://www.zefrank.com/](http://www.zefrank.com/) Serious Resources: [http://www.hawaii.edu/powerkills/NOTE1.HTM](http://www.hawaii.edu/powerkills/NOTE1.HTM) [http://www.concordcoalition.org/](http://www.concordcoalition.org/) Blog: [http://www.instapundit.com/](http://www.instapundit.com/) ---
**Author:** ![Revtim](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/revtim/32/1042_2.png) [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2005, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awesome-websites/299595/14 "2005-04-16T17:35:44Z")
You should try the stumbleupon toolbar. Hit the button and go to a random website recommended by other stumblupon users. [http://www.stumbleupon.com](http://www.stumbleupon.com) I’ve been using it on Firefox, and found some cool stuff. ---
**Author:** ![CBCD](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9fc348/32.png) [@CBCD](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CBCD)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2005, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awesome-websites/299595/15 "2005-04-16T18:30:06Z")
> [@wonderwench](#): > > Funny: > [http://www.zefrank.com/](http://www.zefrank.com/) Thank you, Wonderwench. Zefrank is now duly bookmarked in my ‘Wastes of Time’ category. ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Duality](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mr.duality/32/4098_2.png) [@Mr.Duality](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Duality)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2005, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awesome-websites/299595/16 "2005-04-16T19:25:35Z")
Bookmarked **this thread.** Funny > **[ilovebacon.com](https://ilovebacon.com/)** Take a virtual tour of the Museum of Modern Art > **[MoMA](https://www.moma.org/)** > > MoMA is a place that fuels creativity, ignites minds, and provides inspiration. Its extraordinary exhibitions and collection of modern and contemporary art are dedicated to helping you understand and enjoy the art of our time. Caption: The Museum of... News & Entertainment > **[Drew Curtis' FARK.com](https://www.fark.com/)** Your daily clicks add up to donations to worthy causes. Note links to similar sites near top of the page: > **[The Hunger Site | Help Fight Worldwide Hunger](https://thehungersite.greatergood.com/clicktogive/ths/home)** ---
**Author:** ![unclviny](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/e274bd/32.png) [@unclviny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/unclviny)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2005, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awesome-websites/299595/17 "2005-04-16T20:43:45Z")
[www.zombo.com](http://www.zombo.com) Unclviny ---
**Author:** ![wonderwench](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/35a633/32.png) [@wonderwench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonderwench)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2005, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awesome-websites/299595/18 "2005-04-16T20:48:27Z")
> [@CBCD](#): > > Thank you, Wonderwench. Zefrank is now duly bookmarked in my ‘Wastes of Time’ category. I love Ze Frank! His Dance Lessons are a must for the modern metrosexual. And his predate confidence builder was a classic! ---
**Author:** ![BytopianDream](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/9de0a6/32.png) [@BytopianDream](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BytopianDream)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2005, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awesome-websites/299595/19 "2005-04-16T21:50:38Z")
[This Place!](http://boards.straightdope.com) has the best discussion and finding out any bizarre question you have! ---
**Author:** ![raz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9f8e36/32.png) [@raz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raz)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2005, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awesome-websites/299595/20 "2005-04-16T22:04:39Z")
[Lonely Planet](http://www.lonelyplanet.com) is amazing. Their Worldguide is awesome - it tells you literally everything about every country in the world. Culture, history, traveler’s facts, special events, you name it. That website is why I’m so awesome at geography! Also: [MySpace](http://www.myspace.com) is pure crack. It rivals the SDMB in terms of crack-ness. Only create a profile if you are looking to waste a giant chunk of time every day for the rest of forever. Oh and you’ll talk to some really cool people too. Their forums are fun, and aren’t as full of crazy OMG teh internet!!11!!1! kids as you would think. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awesome-websites/299595.md?page=2)