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30 votes
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Looking for eclectic and little-known websites that bring joy
Given the current state of things, I have been trying to avoid internet sites that could trigger anxiety. This is harder to do that I thought it would be. So I'm reaching out to the fine and...
Given the current state of things, I have been trying to avoid internet sites that could trigger anxiety. This is harder to do that I thought it would be. So I'm reaching out to the fine and resourceful Tildes collective for links to sites that are less known, and may provide, if not joy, at least interest, uniqueness maybe, fun, or education? Stuff that may be comforting, engrossing, or diverting to give some respite to those of us who are feeling pretty crushed.
Here are two sites I can offer, but I don't want to limit anyone's idea of what might be a good suggestion.
Futility Closet "is a collection of entertaining curiosities in history, literature, language, art, philosophy, and mathematics, designed to help you waste time as enjoyably as possible." (description from their about page)
Strange Company bills itself as "a Walk of the Weird Side of History"
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Fecal microbiota transplant: Inside the black market for human poop
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ErasedByCovid
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