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100,000 Stars

One of the most beautiful things seen on the web. Watch a representation of a galaxy with stars inside it. Take a tour that starts from the Sun and takes you to the outer edges of the galaxy while teaching you valuable insights in between.

Last Updated: 9/19/2025 @ 09:46

Animated Knots

Follow along as ropes tie themselves, showing just the essential steps, so you can master a knot in no time. Jump into any category to get started. If you’re unsure where to begin, try starting with the Basics, or Knot of the Day!

Last Updated: 9/30/2025 @ 11:31

AZ Trails

Whether you're looking for an easy short trail or a long trail, you'll find what you're looking for. Please leave no trace, keep our community clean!

Last Updated: 9/19/2025 @ 09:46

CNN World

Globally, people across the world can watch CNN International, which is widely distributed in over 200 countries and territories. CNN Digital is the #1 online news destination, with more unique visitors than any other news source.

Last Updated: 9/19/2025 @ 09:46

Cyber News

Our team uses white-hat hacking techniques to find and safely disclose cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities across the online world. Leaks of users’ personal information? Security flaws in enterprises? Exchanges of sensitive data on the dark web? We’re on it.

Last Updated: 9/19/2025 @ 09:46

Dictionary & Thesaurus

Noah Webster (October 16, 1758 – May 28, 1843) was an American lexicographer, textbook pioneer, English-language spelling reformer, political writer, editor, and author. He has been called the "Father of American Scholarship and Education".

Last Updated: 9/19/2025 @ 09:46

Discovery

Warner Bros. Discovery is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates and distributes the world’s most differentiated and complete portfolio of content and brands across television, film and streaming.

Last Updated: 9/19/2025 @ 09:46

Encyclopedia

For more than 250 years, Britannica has kindled the spark of curiosity with stories of discoveries, people and events that changed the world. Every year, Britannica’s worldwide team of editors and contributors write, update, and revise tens of thousands of articles. Wait till you see what we do in the next 250 years.

Last Updated: 9/19/2025 @ 09:46

Since its foundation in 1987, SoftMaker has been developing office software: word processor (TextMaker), spreadsheet (PlanMaker), presentation graphics (SoftMaker Presentations) and database software (DataMaker).

The "flagship" product SoftMaker Office is available for Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Google Android.

With the product lines MegaFont NOW and infiniType, both home users and professional designers have affordable access to first-class font libraries.

Last Updated: 9/30/2025 @ 08:46

Google Earth

Computer program that renders a 3D representation of Earth based primarily on satellite imagery. You can use Google Earth to find: High-resolution aerial and satellite imagery, photos, and elevation terrain. An image of your home, school, or any place on earth. Routes when you drive from one place to another.

Last Updated: 9/19/2025 @ 09:46

Google Maps

Is packed with smart features that make getting to and getting the most out of your destination fast and easy. Make your plans happen by connecting with the places you’re interested in.

Last Updated: 9/19/2025 @ 09:46

Go the distance...

Both latitude and longitude are measured in degrees, which are in turn divided into minutes and seconds. Longitude lines are perpendicular to, and latitude lines parallel to, the Equator.

Last Updated: 9/19/2025 @ 09:46

How Stuff Works

Have you ever wondered what causes that post-rain aroma (it’s called petrichor) or how often your car actually needs an oil change?

Last Updated: 9/19/2025 @ 09:46

Hummingbirds

Most species live in the tropics, and while 17 species regularly nest in the United States, many of these are found close to the Mexican border. Most areas in the U.S. have one or two breeding species, and only the ruby-throated hummingbird nests east of the Mississippi.

Last Updated: 9/19/2025 @ 09:46

Keybr

This website offers corrective typing and will familiarize you with the keyboard on a very basic level. Features include the ability to design personalized typing practice sessions, which can be adapted to fit different learning styles and goals. By providing a flexible and customizable learning environment, Keybr helps users develop muscle memory and improve their overall typing efficiency.

Last Updated: 9/19/2025 @ 09:46

Learn Excel

Browse training courses, learn how to secure your device, and more. It's a key component of the Microsoft Office suite, enabling users to perform calculations with formulas and functions, create financial models, track budgets, generate reports, and present data using charts and graphs.

Last Updated: 9/19/2025 @ 09:46

KnowledgeWisdom

Using the power of science, education and stewardship, Leave No Trace is on a mission to ensure a sustainable future for the outdoors and the planet.

No matter where or why you get outside, it’s yours to protect. It’s Your Nature!

As more people visit parks, trails, and public lands, the pressure on our natural spaces grows.

Leave No Trace works to ensure that everyone — no matter where they explore — has the knowledge and tools to enjoy nature while minimizing their impact.

Last Updated: 9/19/2025 @ 09:46

Make Use Of

We believe that technology is only as useful as the one who uses it. Our aim is to equip readers like you with the know-how to make the most of today's tech, explained in simple terms that anyone can understand.

Last Updated: 9/19/2025 @ 09:46

MonkeyType

This typing site primarily utilizes pure typing, so you'll only be typing out lowercase letters without any punctuation and capitalization.

Last Updated: 9/19/2025 @ 09:46

National Geographic

American pay television network and flagship channel owned by the National Geographic Global Networks unit of Disney Entertainment and National Geographic Partners.

Last Updated: 9/19/2025 @ 09:46

“A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.” — Albert Einstein
“Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall” — Confucius
“Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” — Thomas Edison
“Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.” — Winston Churchill
“Yesterday's home runs don't win today's games.” — Babe Ruth

Last Updated: 9/19/2025 @ 09:46

PC Magazine

Each year, the experts at PCMag test and rate thousands of technology products to help you decide what to buy. We are a leading authority on technology, delivering lab-based, independent reviews of the latest products and services. Our expert industry analysis and practical solutions help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology.

Last Updated: 9/19/2025 @ 09:46

PC World

We cover all things Android, the one mobile ecosystem that’s deep and customizable—just like a PC. With incredible product knowledge built from years covering the consumer tech industry, PCWorld is uniquely positioned to tell savvy users what to buy and how to get more from their purchases.

Last Updated: 9/19/2025 @ 09:46

Home to thousands of communities, endless conversation, and authentic human connection. Whether you're into breaking news, sports, TV fan theories, or a never-ending stream of the internet's cutest animals, there's a community here for you.

Last Updated: 9/19/2025 @ 09:46

Science Channel

A global leader in real life entertainment, serving a passionate audience of superfans around the world with content that inspires, informs and entertains.

Last Updated: 9/19/2025 @ 09:46

Software Fish

We strive to deliver accurate and up-to-date information so you can make informed decisions about staying safe, secure, and protected on the internet. We have spent hundreds of hours testing, reviewing, and comparing various digital products, including VPNs, antiviruses, password managers, PDF editors, and more.

Last Updated: 9/19/2025 @ 09:46

Space

We transport our visitors across the solar system and beyond through accessible, comprehensive coverage of the latest news and discoveries.

Last Updated: 9/20/2025 @ 16:49

The Drive

Brings you the latest in car news, car tech, enthusiast culture, DIY guides, and in-depth vehicle reviews from around the world.

Last Updated: 9/20/2025 @ 16:53

Is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. In April 2020, TikTok surpassed two billion mobile downloads worldwide.

Last Updated: 9/20/2025 @ 16:56

Trivia Plaza

A trivia game is a quiz game that tests your knowledge on various subjects, ranging from history and science to entertainment and sports, through questions that have correct answers. It's a fun way to challenge yourself, learn new facts, and engage with others.

One of the best things about playing trivia is that it can help increase your knowledge base. This is because you're constantly learning new facts and information while you're playing. Not only will this make you smarter, but they can also serve as great conversation starters!

Triviaplaza is made and maintained by Peter Meindertsma. He created this site in 2001 and after several revisions, it currently has more than 130.000 questions in over 4.350 different quizzes.

Last Updated: 9/30/2025 @ 11:00

Typing

Want to know how to improve your typing speed? The first step to learn to type fast and increase your typing speed is to take a timed typing test!

Last Updated: 9/20/2025 @ 17:18

Type Faster

Being a fast typist means getting your ideas out quicker, being more efficient with your time on the computer, and eventually letting your eyes wander away from the keyboard while you type.

Last Updated: 9/20/2025 @ 17:21

TypeRacer

The Global Typing Competition - Increase your typing speed while racing against others! Launched in 2010, aims to be the most fun educational product in the world. Designed for K-12 schools, it leverages the TypeRacer game concept which turns typing into a sport and makes learning fun.

Last Updated: 9/20/2025 @ 17:34

Vitamins & Minerals

People looking to eat healthier sometimes struggle. Not easy knowing what vitamins and minerals are in different foods. They want a chart that lists all these details. Helps make better food choices. Vitamin examples include vitamin A, C, D, E, and the B vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, B12). Mineral inorganic elements that come from the soil and are absorbed by plants or animals. They are essential for bone health, blood clotting, and enzyme function. Examples include calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, zinc, and iodine

Last Updated: 9/23/2025 @ 09:53

World Population

Most demographic data is hidden in spreadsheets, behind complex APIs, or inside cumbersome tools. Our goal is to make this data more accessible through graphs, charts, analysis and visualizations.

Last Updated: 9/20/2025 @ 17:34

Twitter, officially known as X since 2023, is an American microblogging and social networking service. It is one of the world's largest social media platforms and one of the most-visited websites. Twitter was created in March 2006 and was launched in July of that year.

Last Updated: 9/20/2025 @ 17:36

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100,000 Stars

Animated Knots

AZ Trails

CNN World

Cyber News

Dictionary & Thesaurus

Discovery

Encyclopedia

Google Earth

Google Maps

Go the distance...

How Stuff Works

Hummingbirds

Keybr

Learn Excel

KnowledgeWisdom

Make Use Of

MonkeyType

National Geographic

PC Magazine

PC World

Reddit

Science Channel

Software Fish

Space

The Drive

Trivia Plaza

Typing

Type Faster

TypeRacer

Vitamins & Minerals

World Population