# My favorite websites **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [March 8, 2005, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-favorite-websites/293483 "2005-03-08T03:02:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![sagenm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8797f3/32.png) [@sagenm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sagenm)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2005, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-favorite-websites/293483/1 "2005-03-08T03:02:16Z")
Here are a few of my favorite sites: > **[CNN - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos](https://www.cnn.com)** > > View the latest news and breaking news today for U.S., world, weather, entertainment, politics and health at CNN.com. > **[USA TODAY: Latest World and US News - USATODAY.com](https://www.usatoday.com/)** > > USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, videos and VR. [www.cnnfn.com](http://www.cnnfn.com) > **[Interview Survival Kit](http://interviewsurvivalkit.com)** > **[TV Recaps, Movie & Music News](https://ew.com/)** > > Entertainment Weekly brings you the latest TV, movie, music, and book news daily. > **[The Times & The Sunday Times](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/)** > > News and opinion from The Times & The Sunday Times Hurrah. ---
**Author:** ![ccwaterback](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/df705f/32.png) [@ccwaterback](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ccwaterback)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2005, 6:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-favorite-websites/293483/2 "2005-03-08T06:25:39Z")
> **[Sports Picks, Vegas Odds, Betting Lines, and Expert Analysis - SportsLine.com](https://www.sportsline.com/)** > > SportsLine brings you premium real-time sports betting information, Las Vegas odds, picks and projections. Bet on your favorite sports with confidence. > **[IMDb: Ratings, Reviews, and Where to Watch the Best Movies & TV Shows](https://www.imdb.com/)** > > IMDb is the world's most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV and celebrity content. Find ratings and reviews for the newest movie and TV shows. Get personalized recommendations, and learn where to watch across hundreds of streaming... [http://terraserver.microsoft.com/](http://terraserver.microsoft.com/) [http://www.ecola.com/](http://www.ecola.com/) > **[Answers - The Most Trusted Place for Answering Life's Questions](https://www.answers.com/)** > > Answers is the place to go to get the answers you need and to ask the questions you want [http://www.netnam.vn/unescocourse/index.htm](http://www.netnam.vn/unescocourse/index.htm) [http://www.w3schools.com/default.asp](http://www.w3schools.com/default.asp) [http://www-dbs.ethz.ch/~infosys/syntax\_diagramme/](http://www-dbs.ethz.ch/~infosys/syntax_diagramme/) [http://www.devshed.com/](http://www.devshed.com/) ---
**Author:** ![Dragwyr](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dragwyr/32/2855_2.png) [@Dragwyr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dragwyr)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2005, 1:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-favorite-websites/293483/3 "2005-03-08T13:32:38Z")
[http://www.palm247.com/](http://www.palm247.com/) [http://www.1src.com/](http://www.1src.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! [http://www.rinkworks.com/](http://www.rinkworks.com/) ---
**Author:** ![wolfstu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/d6d6ee/32.png) [@wolfstu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfstu)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2005, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-favorite-websites/293483/4 "2005-03-08T15:55:50Z")
CBC [BBC](http://news.bbc.co.uk) [CUBIS](http://www.cubis.tk) [My Livejournal Friends](http://www.livejournal.com/~wolfstu/friends) [Astronomy Picture of The Day](http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/) [Weather for Ottawa](http://weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/city/pages/on-118_metric_e.html) [GFACN33](http://www.flightplanning.navcanada.ca/Latest/gfa/anglais/Latest-gfacn33_cldwx_000-e.html) [OC Transpo](http://www.octranspo.com/) [Science Matters](http://www.davidsuzuki.org/about_us/Dr_David_Suzuki/Article_Archives/) ---
**Author:** ![Ephemera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8baadc/32.png) [@Ephemera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ephemera)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2005, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-favorite-websites/293483/5 "2005-03-08T16:15:00Z")
[Netflix](http://www.netflix.com) [UXN](http://www.uncannyxmen.net) (X-Men) [TrekBBS](http://www.trekbbs.com) [Livejournal](http://www.livejournal.com) [Wikipedia](http://www.wikipedia.com) [Memory Alpha](http://www.memory-alpha.org) (Star Trek) [Nation Master](http://www.nationmaster.com) [Daystrom Institute](http://www.ditl.org) (Star Trek) [Reverse Dictionary](http://www.onelook.com/reverse-dictionary.shtml) [CIA World Factbook](http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/) [Straight Dope Message Board](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb) ---
**Author:** ![wampeter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e19b73/32.png) [@wampeter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wampeter)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2005, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-favorite-websites/293483/6 "2005-03-08T16:20:06Z")
> **[Home](https://www.scientificamerican.com/)** > > Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives. > **[Home](https://www.discovery.com/)** [http://www.discover.com/](http://www.discover.com/) > **[Online Etymology Dictionary | Origin, history and meaning of English words](https://www.etymonline.com/)** > > The online etymology dictionary (etymonline) is the internet's go-to source for quick and reliable accounts of the origin and history of English words, phrases, and idioms. It is professional enough to satisfy academic standards, but accessible... [http://www.jpost.com/](http://www.jpost.com/) and well: [http://www.homestarrunner.com/](http://www.homestarrunner.com/) ---
**Author:** ![Nightwatch\_Trailer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/9dc877/32.png) [@Nightwatch\_Trailer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nightwatch_Trailer)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2005, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-favorite-websites/293483/7 "2005-03-08T16:36:18Z")
[DeviantArt](http://deviantart.com) [NYPL Digital Gallery](http://digitalgallery.nypl.org/nypldigital/index.cfm) [Worth 1000](http://worth1000.com) [Albino Blacksheep](http://albinoblacksheep.com) [Something Awful](http://somethingawful.com) [Snopes](http://snopes.com) [The Straight Dope](http://straightdope.com) [Fark](http://fark.com) [Slashdot](http://slashdot.com) [The Onion](http://theonion.com) [Sparknotes](http://sparknotes.com) [Project Gutenberg](http://gutenberg.org) [Google Maps](http://maps.google.com) [The Skeptic’s Dictionary](http://skepdic.com) [Art Renewal](http://artrenewal.com) ---
**Author:** ![Regallag\_The\_Axe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/regallag_the_axe/32/445_2.png) [@Regallag\_The\_Axe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Regallag_The_Axe)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2005, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-favorite-websites/293483/8 "2005-03-08T16:48:02Z")
[http://www.penny-arcade.com/index.php3](http://www.penny-arcade.com/index.php3) [http://www.machall.com/](http://www.machall.com/) [http://www.homestarrunner.com/](http://www.homestarrunner.com/) > **[We Made The Detective Bad! - Gmod: TTT - Let's Play Gmod - S7E41 - Rooster Teeth](https://roosterteeth.com/)** > > In this Gmod:TTT gameplay, we added a new Traitor Role! The Impersonator! > Bonus rounds start at: 39:09 > New Gmod Changes here ► https://bit.ly/3z8WzLS [http://maddox.xmission.com/](http://maddox.xmission.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! [http://www.illwillpress.com/](http://www.illwillpress.com/) [http://www.sexydesktop.co.uk/index.htm](http://www.sexydesktop.co.uk/index.htm) > **[McSweeney’s Internet Tendency](https://www.mcsweeneys.net/)** [http://www.vgcats.com/](http://www.vgcats.com/) > **[Ctrl+Alt+Del Comic](https://cad-comic.com/)** > > A tri-weekly webcomic about video games and gamers since 2002! [http://www.spamusement.com/](http://www.spamusement.com/) And of course: [http://www.straightdope.com/](http://www.straightdope.com/) ---
**Author:** ![Hey\_It\_s\_That\_Guy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Hey\_It\_s\_That\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hey_It_s_That_Guy)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2005, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-favorite-websites/293483/9 "2005-03-08T17:04:26Z")
Among others: > **[AllMusic | Record Reviews, Streaming Songs, Genres & Bands](https://www.allmusic.com/)** > > AllMusic provides comprehensive music info including reviews and biographies. Get recommendations for new music to listen to, stream or own. [http://www.realultimatepower.net](http://www.realultimatepower.net) [http://www.supermanisadick.com](http://www.supermanisadick.com) > **[Electronics, Cars, Fashion, Collectibles & More | eBay](https://www.ebay.com)** > > Buy & sell electronics, cars, clothes, collectibles & more on eBay, the world's online marketplace. Top brands, low prices & free shipping on many items. > **[Amazon.com. Spend less. Smile more.](https://www.amazon.com)** > > Free shipping on millions of items. Get the best of Shopping and Entertainment with Prime. Enjoy low prices and great deals on the largest selection of everyday essentials and other products, including fashion, home, beauty, electronics, Alexa... > **[IMDb: Ratings, Reviews, and Where to Watch the Best Movies & TV Shows](https://www.imdb.com)** > > IMDb is the world's most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV and celebrity content. Find ratings and reviews for the newest movie and TV shows. Get personalized recommendations, and learn where to watch across hundreds of streaming... > **[World Wide Words: A message from the author](http://www.worldwidewords.org)** > > World Wide Words home page. Amost 3000 pages on the origins, history, evolution and idiosyncrasies of the English language worldwide. > **[Home](https://www.foodnetwork.com/)** > **[Food and Drink Articles, Videos, Discussions, and More - Chowhound Food...](https://www.chowhound.com)** > > Chowhound helps the food and drink-curious to become more knowledgeable enthusiasts, both at home and while traveling, by highlighting a deeper narrative that embraces discovering new destinations and learning lasting skills in the kitchen. [http://www.lileks.com/institute/gallery](http://www.lileks.com/institute/gallery) [http://www.geocities.com/bigbadvoodoolou](http://www.geocities.com/bigbadvoodoolou) (My personal site) ---
**Author:** ![The\_Weird\_One](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7bcc69/32.png) [@The\_Weird\_One](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Weird_One)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2005, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-favorite-websites/293483/10 "2005-03-08T17:25:07Z")
[PURPLE](http://www.purple.com) 😕 [CrazyHappyJapaneseGuys](http://web.mit.edu/patil/www/media/video/yatta.asf) 😃 ---
**Author:** ![emekthian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ecae2f/32.png) [@emekthian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/emekthian)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2005, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-favorite-websites/293483/11 "2005-03-08T22:16:09Z")
[http://www.spamusement.com/](http://www.spamusement.com/) [http://www.nuklearpower.com](http://www.nuklearpower.com) [http://www.zompist.com](http://www.zompist.com) > **[LegendaryFrog.com – Flash Cartoons and Comics](http://www.legendaryfrog.com)** > **[Essay p.1](https://www.albinoblacksheep.com/image/essay/1)** > > Page 1 of the graded and scanned essay: Planes, Trains, and Plantains: The story of Oedipus. ---
**Author:** ![wolf\_meister](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolf_meister/32/15202_2.png) [@wolf\_meister](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolf_meister)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2005, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-favorite-websites/293483/12 "2005-03-09T02:47:07Z")
[www.timeanddate.com](http://www.timeanddate.com) This shows the time for just about _anyplace_ on Earth. (Heck, it even shows the time for Chatham Island - possibly the only place that is 45 minutes different from standard time). The calendar section is equally good. Get calendars for any year with holidays and Moon phases for that year. GREAT SITE (and that’s a conservative estimate). ---
**Author:** ![Sancho\_Panzer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/958977/32.png) [@Sancho\_Panzer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sancho_Panzer)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2005, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-favorite-websites/293483/13 "2005-03-09T03:10:53Z")
[Maddox](http://www.maddox.xmission.com) [Acts of Gord](http://www.actsofgord.com) [Trainwreck Spotting](http://www.livejournal.com/community/trainwreckspot/) ---
**Author:** ![LavenderBlue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e95f7d/32.png) [@LavenderBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LavenderBlue)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2005, 6:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-favorite-websites/293483/14 "2005-03-09T06:10:04Z")
Those of you who recommended [chowhound.com](http://chowhound.com) – thank you! I just found a post about the [The Most Amazing Food Store in the World](http://www.chowhound.com/dinner/dinner.html). I’ve been trying to figure out if I should check out that place. Now I have an excuse to drag my husband there. ---
**Author:** ![Hey\_It\_s\_That\_Guy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Hey\_It\_s\_That\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hey_It_s_That_Guy)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2005, 6:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-favorite-websites/293483/15 "2005-03-09T06:23:22Z")
> [@lavenderlemon](#): > > Those of you who recommended [chowhound.com](http://chowhound.com) – thank you! > > I just found a post about the [The Most Amazing Food Store in the World](http://www.chowhound.com/dinner/dinner.html). I’ve been trying to figure out if I should check out that place. Now I have an excuse to drag my husband there. You’re welcome. Great site, and their message boards are extremely useful, full of knowledgeable and helpful posters. Let me know how the International Food Warehouse is! ---
**Author:** ![williamweigand](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/b3f665/32.png) [@williamweigand](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/williamweigand)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2005, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-favorite-websites/293483/16 "2005-03-09T15:00:25Z")
My thanks to everyone who provided links to the Straight Dope Message Board. I did’nt get around to clicking on them, yet, but I’m eager to check out that website - I’ve read so many good things about it.:rolleyes: ---
**Author:** ![Ephemera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8baadc/32.png) [@Ephemera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ephemera)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2005, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-favorite-websites/293483/17 "2005-03-09T15:30:06Z")
You’re quite welcome.