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Now I Know

Dan — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 23:58:56 +0000

Now I Know. A free daily e-newsletter full of interesting things. Not Twitter or Facebook. Old-fashioned!

Outloud.fm

Dan — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 12:38:25 +0000

Outloud.fm. Create a chat room, invite your friends, and drag some MP3s into the window to spin ‘em for everyone who shows up. Join me in the boredanyway room for the next couple hours to take a listen and say hello!

I Always Wondered

Dan — Tue, 10 May 2011 23:02:00 +0000

I Always Wondered. Be careful with this one – you might learn something.

Learn to Draw Animals

Dan — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 01:43:21 +0000

Learn to Draw Animals. Note: requires the use of pencil and paper, items some of you may not be familiar with.

Annoying Coworker

Dan — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 16:41:00 +0000

Annoying Coworker. Perfect for when you need to tell somebody something that you’d rather not say face-to-face… although really, this site is more fun just to see what other people have written.

The One Million Masterpiece

Dan — Sat, 02 Sep 2006 00:25:57 +0000

The One Million Masterpiece. Draw a picture and join in creating the world’s largest artistic collaboration. (Submitted by a reader. Thanks Lee!)

Factsbuffet

Dan — Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:40:49 +0000

Factsbuffet. Tidbits of information that might prove useful. Although the site design could use some work (this thing is just begging for a ‘random’ or ‘another fact’ link, to facilitate quick n’ easy use), these facts might come in handy as conversation starters, or something.

Mapped Up

Dan — Wed, 15 Feb 2006 13:44:14 +0000

Mapped Up. A real-time news map of the world, popping story bubbles up at you from pretty much anywhere as they happen. Fun to watch for a bit.

GMap Pedometer

Dan — Fri, 11 Nov 2005 14:11:11 +0000

GMap Pedometer. Ever wondered how far you’re actually travelling when you, I don’t know, walk the dog or something? Map out and measure your route, right down to that shortcut through the fence at the park. I was surprised to learn my bike ride to work is nearly eight kilometres.

Lastminute Auction

Dan — Tue, 26 Jul 2005 22:31:42 +0000

Lastminute Auction. For those of you who enjoy a good, cheap deal from everyone’s favorite auction site, eBay. Be prepared to bid fast – you’ll find yourself with less than a minute left to go more often than not.