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E-nature - Takes visitors beyond their own fence, too, with field guides for 5,000 species and a ParkFinder, offering maps, species lists and reviews of parks and wildlife refuges nationwide. Enterprising Women - Tells the individual stories of 40 women whose work has helped to lay the very foundation of American business. Improv Everywhere - Founded in New York City just a few years ago by Charlie Todd, the group prides itself on its ability to create organized fun and chaos.
SHORT TAKES: Place the State - Learn the geography of our wonderful country at this cool educational site. Japanese Warning Signs - Take a look through this gallery of Japanese signs to see how they creatively convey caution in the Far East. <><><><><><><><> San Francisco Amusements - Amuse yourself by discovering some of the many hidden wonders of America's past at this cool online exhibition. Liberated Games - Tracks all of the video games that have been legally 'liberated' in playable form for the gaming public to enjoy. Discovering Music with the BBC - Four musicologists are your guides through the series, which uses recorded examples to analyze context and content in a complete concert performance featured in the current week on BBC's Radio 3. The Eggcorn Database - A 'lexical database' of eggcorns for linguists and philologists to enjoy. Ukulele Books - If you love to read books and you love to play the ukulele, then you've come to the right place. Baby Name Wizard - An interactive tool that shows the individual 'rank' of first names by decade in the 20th Century. Stagework - Aims to give theater-lovers an insiders view into the complex processes that go into producing a live play. Nobody Here, Just Me - Art meets animation at Nobody Here, an eccentric design site supported by the Netherlands Foundation for Fine Arts, Design, and Architecture.
SHORT TAKES: Comparing Browser Speeds - Read one man's research about which of the five major browsers is the fastest on Earth. Build Your Own Eunicycle - Introducing the Electric Unicycle (Eunicycle), a hybrid of a scooter and a unicycle. <><><><><><><><> RatLab: Where All The Mad Scientists Go - Whether you are a student or just someone who is curious about the wondrous world of science, this site is sure to entertain for hours. A Dancer's Journal - Students and fans of the performing arts will enjoy watching the process of learning each dance. Like a Rolling Stone - Welcome to the online home of one of the greatest songwriters of all time, Bob Dylan. Vaguely Artistic Collage Gallery - Features a collection of talented collage pieces using a variety of materials. Virtual Bunkers Tours - A true hobbyist, Mr. McKenzie has compiled a ton of information about various bunkers, deep level shelters, military bases and other abandoned military locations throughout Europe. Ferry Halim: Interactive Art - This beautifully designed flash website will inspire your creative senses, test your gaming skills, and provide entertainment for hours on end. What Goes On: The Beatles Anomalies List - Started out as a UseNet message board twelve years ago, and has been compiling 'anomalies' in recorded Beatles songs ever since. Earthlink: You Decide - The site features photos of actual Earthlink employees, and gives you the power to choose to reward one over the other.
SHORT TAKES: GoogleFight! - See how related words match up against one another on the ultimate testing ground that is Google. Petals Around the Rose - While some will solve this challenging puzzle instantly, others will find that it takes months to crack. <><><><><><><><> Dogblog - Created by a San Francisco dog lover named Jon, who strolls the streets of Frisco taking photos of dogs who are tied up to various things such as poles, parking meters, etc. WhiteHouseTapes.org - Listen to a bit of history at this cool site, which is sponsored by the Presidential Recordings Program at the University of Virginia's Miller Center of Public Affairs. A Free Template: Helping Make the Web a More Beautiful Place - A collection of poems and illustrations written by one disgruntled office worker while they were stuck in 'corporate hell'. Moscow Metro - The largest of its kind on the Internet, this photo collection will allow you to peek into the underground world of this beautiful urban labyrinth. Free Tech Support Guy - Offers free Tech Support to those of us who occasionally get lost in the land of computer technology. Trek Earth - If you love photography, are planning your first journey abroad, or are a seasoned modern nomad, Trek Earth is the place for you. Watching America - Gives us a peek at current 'America-Related' articles and TV segments from newspapers and television stations around the world. Travel Consumer - An international travel Web site for people who just want the facts.
SHORT TAKES: PENoply - Dedicated entirely to the fountain pen, including its history, construction, and the many different brands that make these beautiful objects. Amaztype - A cool new tool that helps readers quickly find a book through the vast Amazon network. <><><><><><><><> Doodles, Drafts, and Designs - Showcases the plans of engineers, inventors and industrial designers, that eventually become our skyscrapers, bridges, train stations, airports and other urban monuments. Historic Cities - Travel back in time to view ancient maps, literature and other documents of the world's historic cities at different stages of their evolution. Frogs and Toads in Color and Sound - Check out the sights and sounds of over twenty types of North American frogs and toads. NASA Brain Bites - Provides answers to a host of esoteric questions about space travel and the experience of being an astronaut. Uncyclopedia - A self-described encyclopedia of lies and misinformation, dedicated solely to your amusement not your education. The Brautigan Archives - Come and celebrate one of the premier literary voices of the 'Hippie Generation', Richard Brautigan. William Shatner Has Been - Coming just thirty-five years after his first solo album, "Has Been" is a collaboration between William Shatner and pop guru Ben Folds. The Cryptid Zoo - Cryptozoologists focus on animals and creatures that may very well exist but have not yet been proven to be more than folklore.
SHORT TAKES: Energy Drink Reviews - Reviews almost 50 adrenalin-boosting beverages on individual taste, cost, "pump upedness", and "alcohol-hiding ability". Where Have I Seen That Guy? - Test your skills at recognizing Hollywood's best unknown supporting actors with this fun but challenging online quiz. <><><><><><><><> Larger Than Life - Celebrates these eccentric and extraordinarily big structures that dot the many states of our fine nation. Crossovers & Spin Offs - A detailed archive of sitcom evolution that reveals the many 'realities' within the television universe. Drink it Up?? - "Is the water here safe to drink?" This cool, educational website uses student research to answer that question for towns and cities across the country. Shoelace Portal - This site has over twenty cool techniques for tying your shoes. Peerflix - New online service that allows you to trade your old DVD's with other site members for less than a dollar. The Worst Jobs In History - If you are feeling tired of the 9 to 5 grind, this site is sure to cheer you up. MiltCentral.com - A personal website, a brave and positive approach to healing and dealing with his very serious disease. The Business Of Baseball - A research source for those who want to learn more about the business side of professional baseball.
SHORT TAKES: Blink O Rama - Features photos of celebrities caught, you guessed it, in mid-blink. Comic Book Characters Database - An extensive database of comic book characters from every generation. <><><><><><><><> Modern Living - An interactive animation series that uniquely incorporates stories from our everyday lives. Eric Straw's Masks - A passionate tribute to his art, primarily his extensive work with cardboard and terra cotta masks. Watch it Shred - Visitors can watch movies of a variety of objects being destroyed via shredding. The Color Television Revolution - Take a trip down memory lane to a time when color was considered the latest in television technology. 90-Year-Old Sydney Streetwalker - This inspiring and touching website documents Mr. Waddell's mission of walking every single street in all of Sydney's 138 suburbs. Sacred Sites - For over two decades anthropologist Martin Gray has wandered the world, visiting and photographing sacred sites and shrines in over 80 countries. Fatherville - Created by fathers dedicated to helping other fathers become the best dads they can be. Daily Kos - Considered to be one of the best blogs on the Internet today.
SHORT TAKES: Buttercouple - This funny site let's you vote on potential couples based on the compatibility of their looks alone. Compare Yahoo And Google Results - Pits Yahoo! and Google search results against one another. <><><><><><><><> Story Code - A very cool website that uses a community format to create reading recommendations. Coit Tower - Twenty-six artists, along with assistants, decorated the tower with internal frescoes that captured the spirit of what is now known as New Deal Era art. Gnomz - Hours of entertainment await you at this great website, where you can literally create your own comic strip. Chordbook.com - Learn to play the guitar or improve your skills with this cool online guitar website. The Cloud Appreciation Society - With a gallery of beautiful photos, cloud-related articles and a forum where "cloudspotters" come to share their experiences. The Genographic Project - An amazing 5-year study into the history of the human journey. Words At Play - Words at Play has created 21 portraits of literary legends using only the letters in each author's name. New York City Walk - View photographs of this eccentric 700 mile journey, and read about the inspiration behind Caleb's peripatetic passion.
SHORT TAKES: Famous Birthdays - Search by year to discover which celebrities, both famous and infamous, share your date of birth. Shop Horror - offers a taste of what you will find in the amusing British book "Shop Horror". <><><><><><><><> All About Birds - Dedicated to the study and observation of birds. Pology - This online travel magazine, entitled "Pology", finds its niche in the places where adventures happen and stories are told for a lifetime. Modern Ruins Photographic Essay - This beautiful photography site contains starkly beautiful images of the many "Modern Ruins" they have seen in their travels. Cameratown.com - A one-stop shopping center for photographers of all disciplines, from conventional film lovers to modern digital diehards. Solar Death Ray - A homemade instrument of minor destruction made up of 112 mirrors mounted on a 4 x 6 platform that directs "deadly" sunlight at its myriad targets. City Data - An extensive database of information on practically every city in the United States, from large urban centers to small country towns. Radio David Byrne.com - A self-repeating MP3 stream that plays an eccentric and cool collection of his favorite music. Frugal for Life - The purpose of the blog is to inspire and aid people in living a simple, financially conservative and more environmentally conscious lifestyle.
SHORT TAKES: Rare Antique Telephones - Take a trip back in time at this online exhibit of both common and rare antique phones. Google Maps - The master of all search engines, Google, gets even more useful with its new Maps tool. <><><><><><><><> Craft Revolution - Explore this fun website and blog, and join the homemade revolution happening within the online craft culture. The Baseball Cube - An online archive of player statistics from Amateur, College, Minor League, and Major League baseball. Best of Photojournalism 2005 - NPPA awards showcase the past year's breathtaking work by brave and talented photographers. Rat Lab - Spreads some good old fashioned "Science Love" to students, teachers, and amateur scientists alike. Silent Witness: The Story Of Lola Rein And Her Dress - Tells the story of a girl who spent seven months in hiding underground, her only possession the very dress she was wearing, which had been sewn by her mother. Quantum Physics Made Relatively Simple - Watch egendary lectures, which provide a scientific perspective meant for 'non-experts' to understand. Tracking Podcasts - With "Ipodder" you can download audio files directly from your computer into your ipod or mp3 player. The Under the Pier Show - A constantly evolving arcade of coin-operated games that mix artistic ingenuity with good old-fashioned amusement.
SHORT TAKES: Pictures of Pennies - Check out these photos from one man's civil engineering class, which demonstrate how to build complicated structures out of mere pennies. OldNewsBaby - Allows you to predict and mark links you think will be the next 'big thing'. <><><><><><><><> Drawn: Inspiration is Everywhere - Regularly updated with information about emerging and popular artists from all over the world, as well as comic strips, current exhibits and illustrated books. The Impulsive Buy - Check out the Impulsive Buy for self-described "quasi-reviews" on a variety of consumer products ranging from breakfast cereals to cheeseburgers. SpeakWire - Collates newsfeeds from all around the world and automatically downloading them to your computer for you to listen to at your convenience. Rtm86.com - Eighteen-year old Robert Tyler Morgan recently won a Webby Award for his wonderfully designed personal website entitled rtm86.com. The Superstar Squirrel - There is much to see on this super squirrel's site, including Sugar Bush dressed up in a variety of outfits whilst posing elegantly for the camera.
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