Interesting Stuff
AbeBooks
Looking for something rare or out of print? Try this site. New & used books, textbooks, rare, and out of print titles are at your fingertips.Alibris
Looking for an out of print book? Want to order some movies or CDs? Entertain yourself with various media here.Atlantic Monthly
Dating back to 1857, The Atlantic describes itself as "an ever-evolving conversation on what it means to be American and what it means to be human." Past contributors have included: Ralph Waldo Emerson, Helen Keller, Mark Twain, and Martin Luther King.Bartleby - Great Books Online
Find great literature from classic authors, poetry, non-fiction, and reference books online.Biblio
The preferred global marketplace for buying used, rare, and out-of-print books and textbooks. With more than 50 million high quality used books to choose from, they're certain to have what you're looking for.Billboard
The Internet's most-trusted music information, featuring news, features, columns and reviews.Dead Or Alive
Wondering whether that celebrity you haven't heard from in awhile is dead or alive? This somewhat morbid site is the place you can find out.The Internet Movie Database
The biggest, best, most award-winning movie and TV site on the planet. Read about soon-to-be-released movies, search for movies in your area, and see what's new on DVD.
Monsters and Critics
A broad source of entertainment news and reviews, as well as coverage of world news, technology, sport and science - with a robust community of contributors.Netflix
With more than 90,000 movies to choose from, you'll never have to leave your house. Get movies delivered to your door. Watch them when you want.New York Public Library
This site has an amazing collection of digital information and images from the New York Public Library collection…and you don't even need a library card.Reel.com
"Your connection to the movies." This site has a huge amount of reviews, articles, and interviews about the movies.SongFacts.com
A searchable database of song information. Learn the real story behind your favorite tunes.TMZ
Named one of the year's 50 coolest websites by Time magazine, TMZ is the biggest source of news stories in celebrity entertainment. Get your daily fix of the latest celebrity videos, gossip, and news items.Television Without Pity
What's your favorite television show? Find it on this site, then talk to other fans. Read recaps, post blogs, and read what others are saying about your shows.YouTube
Real people broadcasting really unusual things. Watch clips of comedy, animation, entertainment, music, people, news, and more! See the latest celebrity tirade and share it with your friends!
C.I.A. web site
Hacking this site is not recommended. Does contain some great facts and figures on foreign countries though.Energy Information Administration
Fuel prices got you down? Check the latest official energy statistics from the US government to get the big picture.Google Zeitgeist
Find out what people are searching for online. Zeitgeist gives you a snapshot of the latest trends in online searches.How Stuff Works
Ever wonder how time "works" or what makes Play-Doh act the way it does? This site has all the answers to those pesky "strange" questions that arise. (Like, what is the Chupacabra?) Impress your friends and relatives with your newfound knowledge.Internet Public Library
The Internet Public Library (IPL) is a public service organization and learning/teaching environment that provides library services to Internet users. Activities include: finding, evaluating, selecting, organizing, describing, and creating information resources, and direct assistance to individuals. It's like having your own personal librarian!Janes.com
A world leading provider of intelligence and analysis on national and international issues.Library of Congress
The Library of Congress is the nation's oldest federal cultural institution and serves as the research arm of Congress. It is also the largest library in the world, with millions of books, recordings, photographs, maps and manuscripts in its collections.National Institutes of Health
The nation's medical research agency. Find out the latest health information, news, research, and more.Nation Master
Having an argument about which country produces the most cotton in Southeast Asia? You need a website that allows users to generate graphs based on numerical data from different countries. Luckily, you've found it!Pew Research Center
A nonpartisan "fact tank" that provides information on the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world.RefDesk
Refdesk is a free and family-friendly web site that indexes and reviews quality, credible, and current web-based resources. Search for almost anything…news. history, games, famous quotes and more!Reference.com
Need a word? Search dictionaries, encyclopedias, and other reference sites to enhance your vocabulary skills.The Smoking Gun
Actual public documents on crimes, celebrities, politicians...Statemaster
StateMaster is a unique statistical database that allows you to research and compare data on different US states. Their pie charts, maps, and graphs can give you stats on everything from toothless residents to the percentage of carpoolers. Check it out, and see how your state stacks up!Transparency International
Transparency International is a global organisation leading the fight against corruption. Their website sheds light on corruption around the world in an attempt to free individuals from its grasp.USA.gov
The US government's official web portal. Find out about official information, resources, and services available from the U.S. government. Learn about voting, taxes, and military affairs.WebMD.com
A hypochondriac's best friend. Learn about healthcare, diseases, and other medical issues.What Is
A resource for the technically challenged. WhatIs.com is a self-education tool about information technology, especially about the Internet and computers. 4,500 encyclopedic definition/topics, fast reference, pages and learning tools to help you enter the world of geekdom.Wikipedia
Learn anything about everything. Functioning as a world-wide online encyclopedia, Wiki lets you read up on history, current events, science, and more!WTRG Economics
Don't trust the government's numbers on energy prices? This site is an independent source of analysis, planning, forecasting and data services for energy producers and consumers.
BankRate.com
Take the mystery out of your finances. Compare mortgage rates, CD rates, and get financial advice on taxes, insurance and more!Bloomberg.com
The leading global provider of business data, news and analytics. It's "Da' Mayor" financial news.Dow Jones
This site "publishes the world's most vital business and financial information." I guess some people here are a little bit full of themselves.The Economist
A great source of international news and commentary that finds fans across the political spectrum (and around the world) for its well-written articles and opinions.Financial Times
This site has the latest UK and international business, finance, economic and political news, comment and analysis…and the print version is pink.Inflation Calculator
Calculate the impact of inflation on your money over time.Marketwatch.com
The latest stock market quotes, business and financial news.Red Herring
A news site that covers innovation, technology, financing and entrepreneurial activity around the world.Salary.com
Before you ask for your raise, use the salary wizard to find out what your talents are really worth.Seeking Alpha
Named after the after the quest to find stocks that outperform the market, Seeking Alpha is the leading provider of stock market opinion and analysis from blogs, money managers and investment newsletters.
Brainbashers.com
Put your brain to work for a change. Stump your friends and amaze your coworkers with this exciting collection of brain teasers, puzzles, games and optical illusions.Brainpop.com
A fun and easy-to-use site that teaches parents and kids all about science, health, math, and history.Chatterbean.com
Fun quizzes and personality tests.Comics.com
Need a laugh? Get a daily dose of funnies here.Cybertown.com
Civilization for the Virtual Age. Create your own private, 3D virtual reality universe.FunTrivia.com
The world's largest trivia site! Test your knowledge with 67,378 quizzes in 10,124 categories.Gameland.com
More games to keep you busy.Gamespy.com
Gamers unite! Everything you've ever wanted to know about PC games, video games, and cheats.How many of me?
Ever wonder how many Americans share your first or last name? Now you can find out.Icebox.com
Original, off-beat animated entertainment programming on the Web.Jacquielawson.com
Want to send an "e-card" to someone? Use this site.Japander.com
See famous people advertising products in Japan that they would probably never use.Magictricks.com
Learn the secrets magicians don't want you to know. Serving magicians worldwide since 1971.The Onion
A great newspaper spoof, complete with "person-on-the-street" commentary, editorials, columns, and "news."Pogo.com
Pogo.com is a great place to play free online games, game downloads, flash games, and multiplayer games. You can even win great prizes!
Shockwave.com
Bored? Check out these free games online!Top Ten Lists
An archive of David Letterman's Top Ten Lists going back to 1993.
Associated Press
Check out THE source (along with UPI - see below) for most of the news you read from around the world.BBC News
Read the news from an international perspective, or at least an English one.CNN
For the latest breaking news, visit CNN.com (unless you're home to watch it on TV).Digg
Watch videos and read up on world events, business, science, gaming, entertainment, and more!The Drudge Report
This site is a leading source for breaking news stories that might not be found through the conventional media. Caution: reliable sources are not always required.Forbes International News
This page contains a list of links and reviews to international news sources on the web.
Google News
Get the highlights of world, U.S., business, science, health, sports and entertainment news and more. Or, search for articles from around the world on whatever floats your boat.International Herald Tribune
Long the paper of choice for English-speaking expatriates, this site is a great source for news with a more international perspective.Lexis Nexis News
A great way to search the news…It's not just for lawyers anymore.The National Journal
You want news? We've got news! Campaign news, political news, world news… news, news, and more news.News of the Weird
An online version of the most widely read bizarre news newspaper column in the United States.New York Post
Source of some of the best headlines of all time, the Post is the Yin to the NY Times' Yang. Or is that Yang to the Times' Yin? Check out their site to find out for yourself.Reuters.com
Breaking national, international and financial news.Stratfor.com
Breaking intelligence…situation reports…find out what's happening in the world today.United Press International
If your news didn't come from AP (see above), it probably came from here. Get your news straight from the source.The Washington Post
For those who can't get enough politics and like to keep an eye on Washington. National, world, technology, and Washington DC area news and headlines.Wired
The latest in technology, culture, news updates and blogs.
The Cook Political Report
An independent, non-partisan analysis of U.S. Senate, House, gubernatorial and presidential elections and political trends.The Daily Dish by Andrew Sullivan
Poltical writings, postings and blogs by Andrew Sullivan, courtesy of The Atlantic magazine.FactCheck
A nonpartisan, nonprofit, "consumer advocate" site for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics. Monitoring the factual accuracy of what is said by major U.S. political players, they hope to increase public knowledge and understanding.Instapundit
Get your daily dose of political opinions and news from Glenn Reynolds' blogs and other posts.The National Review
Need to read the latest news and opinions? This site covers elections, the economy, Iraq, and International happenings. A favorite of "neo-conservatives" everywhere.The New Republic
Impress your friends with your advanced knowledge of Iraq, the economy, and various governmental goings-on. The "New Democrats" party here.NewsMeat
This oddly named site gives you the most recently updated data on who is giving how much to current political campaigns (and how much the campaigns have collected and spent). Ah, the Internet is a wonderful thing.On The Issues
Curious about how an individual candidate stands on a particular issue? This site provides non-partisan information for voters in the Presidential election. They have the crazy idea that elections should be based on issues rather than on personalities and popularity.Opinion Journal
This section of the Wall Street Journal site is devoted to critiquing news articles on the web and even offers the chance to have it delivered to your email inbox. Now, that's service.Politico
Politico focuses on three arenas: 1.) The agendas, personalities and power struggles of daily life in Congress, 2.) The 2008 presidential campaign, 3.) Lobbying and advocacy. Emphasis is placed on the "back-stories" that illuminate the personalities, relationships, clashes, ideas and political strategies playing out in the shadows of official Washington.ReasonOnline
The online version of a libertarian magazine devoted to “free minds and free markets.” Check out its unique take on news, analysis, commentary, and reviews.Salon.com
Offering a liberal political viewpoint on a variety of topics, this site covers American politics and has reviews and articles about music, books, films, and technology.Slate.com
A daily online magazine offering often humorous, left-of-center analysis and commentary about politics, news, and culture.Talking Points Memo
Keep up to date on all the political candidates, campaigns, watch videos, and get the latest election news.Technorati
Have some free time on your hands? This site currently tracks 112.8 million blogs and over 250 million pieces of tagged social media. Find out what's happening on the web via user generated blogs,
photos, videos, and more.TED.com
TED is an annual conference of the world's most fascinating thinkers and doers, who are challenged to give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes. Videos of these talks are available on the TED website.The Weekly Standard
A weekly magazine of political opinion that conservatives love and liberals love to hate.
Amazon.com
Looking for a good book to read tonight?BizRate.com
A shopper's dream! Store ratings, price comparisons, and product reviews all in one place.Chocosphere
This Internet chocolate shop offers the finest chocolates from around the world.Consumerist.com
Take a trip to a site where shoppers and other disgruntled members of the public bite back. Read stories, complaints, and other opinions about everything from cell phones to personal finance and banks.Ebay.com
Bid on that long-lost toy from your childhood, or sell your own treasures.Engadget
Get the scoop on all the latest cool gadgets at this great little site.Epinions
Epinions helps people make informed buying decisions. As a premier consumer reviews platform on the Web, it's a reliable source for consumer insight, unbiased advice, product evaluations and personalized recommendations.
Fashion Dig
This site features vintage clothing shops selling vintage clothes, designer clothing, and retro accessories, vintage inspired clothing and more.Flowers.com
Stick your foot in your mouth again? Sometimes flowers can be a great investment in your future.Kelley Blue Book
The trusted resource for researching new and used cars. Compare pricing and vehicles without suffering through a single sales pitch.
Mondera
This site is a great place to learn about and shop for jewelry. It even has a feature that lets you create a virtual ring using different settings and stones.My 3 Cents
Consumer reviews of products and services.Surprise.com
Don't know what to get the special people in your life? This site offers an eclectic array of gifts from around the web. You can always find a great gift here.Woot
An online store that only sells one thing? That's Woot.com -- they've got a new, cool, cheap product for sale every day. Check it out today.
Baseball-reference.com
THE baseball reference guide for statistics, history, etc.The Baseball Cube
Another baseball stats site...this one features minor league data too.Boxrec.com
A great source for extensive boxing information and records.CBSsportsline
Get the line on all your favorite professional and college sports at this site.ESPN.com
The Worldwide Leader in Sports! Get the latest scores and schedules for your favorite teams.Nascar.com
Complete chase coverage. Follow the drivers, the races, and the results.Online Sports
Support your team! This site has everything a sports fan needs…autographed memorabilia, jerseys, jackets, trading cards, and more!Sports Illustrated
Sports AND swimsuits? Who could ask for more?WWE
Home of World Wrestling Entertainment. Catch all the highlights from the WWE programs and pay-per-views.
411.com
Always wish there was an international version of 411? Now there is at 411.com.All My Faves
A visual directory of websites that includes the top sites in a number of different categories (hmm...sounds familiar, someone call legal).Body Mass Index Calculator
Want some incentive for laying off those french fries? Calculate your Body Mass Index using the website tool.Cool Tools
A cool tool can be any book, gadget, software, video, map, hardware, material, or website that is tried and true. This site has some great ones.Craig's List
Local classifieds and forums for 450 cities worldwide. You can search for just about anything, anywhere - jobs, housing, goods, items for sale, services, local activities, and more. Join a discussion group and chat about what's on your mind.Dictionary.com
Not just a great place to look up the occasional word, you'll find fun puzzles and English and Spanish "words of the day" as well.EHOW.com
"Clear Instructions on How To Do (just about) Everything."Flickr
Like to take digital photos, but have no clue what to do with them? Then this site is for you! Use Flickr to manage and share your photos with people who matter.Highway Blogs
Free blog pages for truckers!Nndb.com
Don't ask us what the initials stand for...we don't know -- but this site is a great version of a who's who database that concentrates on the interesting links between people. Check it out!Phone Book of the World
Find your long-lost cousin in Djibouti in this compendium of the world's phone books.RepairClinic
Before you get suckered into buying a new appliance…visit this site! Preferred resource for appliance parts and free repair help. Ask repair questions. Find parts. Shop online or call toll-free number. No-hassle returns.Search.com
The only search you need. Searches Google, Ask.com, LookSmart and dozens of other leading search engines to bring you the best results.Search Engine Colossus
Need to find that Angolan web site? Looking for a web site in Turkish? You can find it all on this site - search engines organized by country and territory.Switchboard.com
"Electrified yellow pages"...be careful.Vanity Plates
This site contains a searchable listing of actual vanity license plates seen on vehicles around the country. It is amazing how creative some people can be with just a few letters and numbers to work with.Wisdom Quotes
This site is full of quotes to "inspire and challenge." You can browse by category or search by keyword.Zillow
This site has valuable tools and information to help you get an edge in real estate.
City Search
A traveler's dream! This site lets you search for restaurants, shopping, hotels, and more. No matter what city you're in, you'll be able to find something exciting to do.
Expedia.com
Find discounts on airfare, hotels, cars, vacations and more!Google Maps
An option to mapquest, this site has much better looking maps and a great satellite photo feature.Kayak
Why pay full price to go somewhere fun? Search for low-cost flights, hotels, car rentals, cruises, and other discounted travel deals.
Lonely Planet
Want to see the world? Share videos and stories of exotic places you've been, or learn about locations you hope to visit one day. Provides travel information for any place on the globe (even Easter Island).
Mapblast.com
Get where you're going with maps, city guides, and weather reports.RandMcNally.com
Probably the best directions of any of the map sites.Travel Centers of America
You can even donate blood there.Worldhum
Live vicariously and travel the world from this website.
Accuweather.com
Great live radar maps here.Beliefnet
Want to brush up on your holistic lifestyle techniques? Need to understand angels? This site explores religious and spiritual paths and traditions that will bring comfort, hope, clarity, strength, and happiness into your life.del.icio.us
Find interesting websites that other people have bookmarked, or mark your own. del.icio.us lets you store your bookmarked sites online to share with others. Link to your favorite articles, blogs, music, reviews, recipes, and more.Fark
No, it's not a typo...it's fArk. And Fark.com isn't a Weblog (despite the ramblings and postings you'll find here), it's a news aggregator and a social networking news site. Every day Fark receives 2,000 news submissions. Check 'em out and see what you've been missing from all over the globe. Home of the ever-popular "Photoshopping" contest.FirstGov.org
The U.S. Government's Official Web Portal.Google Labs
"Google's Technology Playground." A great place to test out the upcoming software from Google.Idealist.org
Want to help save the world? This site is a great place to start. It helps to match up volunteers and worthy projects around the world.IQtest.com
Find out if you're as smart as you think. (Warning: These people are no dummies. The sample test is free - the results cost $9.95)Mensa.org
If your IQ is in the top 2% of the population you can join the society for bright people (and impress your friends).Pilot Travel Centers
"Fast, friendly, and clean" truckstops...what more could you want?The Quotations Page
When you'd rather say it in someone else's words, "the oldest quotations page online" is a great site to visit.Reddit.com
Democracy in action…your votes create a collection of recommended links to web content filtered to your tastes.Snopes.com
Heard an urban legend you want to check out? You've come to the right place.WackyUses.com
Find out the secret uses of all your favorite consumer products on this wacky site.Weather.com
Heading out for a long drive? Get the weather report here.Weatherchannel.com
You can't have too many weather sites.
