12.30.2002: If you could fly, what fun it would be. But what adventures would you have, and what sights would you see? Take flight like bird and set your spirit free.

12.27.2002: Aerogel, also called "solid smoke," is 99.8% air, making it the world's lightest solid. While not yet the transparent aluminum of Star Trek IV fame, it's one of the coolest things ever.

12.25.2002: What's better on Christmas Day than the singing horses? Try Santa Claus and his reindeer wishing you a merry Christmas! And a very "special" version of the Carol of the Bells.

12.23.2002: The circle of life goes on around us all the time. And when people reach the end of that circle, they sometimes have some final words to mark the occasion. Even famous people.

12.20.2002: Let's face it, there is some really weird and disgusting food out there. Luckily, Ray has put together an enhaustive list of these foods, complete with descriptions and definitions.

12.18.2002: If you carried a camera around with you all day long and photographed every doorknob or latch you used throughout the day, what would it look like? Something like this.

12.16.2002: Underwater exploration provides scientific knowledge, but it requires hardware, meaning submarines. The only thing cooler than submarines are people that build their own.

12.13.2002: Every day we use products for their intended purposes, without even considering their contents. Now you can find out the answer the ages-old question, "How much is inside?"

12.11.2002: Whether commuting to school or to work on a daily basis, a large number of people sing while they're in their car. But not many are bold enough to record their karaoke commute.

12.09.2002: Firemen have dangerous jobs, responding to a variety of situations in all kinds of weather. But if you combine firemen with digital cameras, you get some cool pictures.

12.06.2002: You're a successful and financially secure executive whos looking for Ms. Right. She's the beautiful and mysterious woman you've seen around town. You meet and hit it off. Coincidence?

12.04.2002: Everyone knows a couple of tongue twisters. But this is the Internet, which means there are tons of 'em out there. You can't help but say some out loud when doing demanding diction.

12.02.2002: It's hard to deny that some people have a unique perspective. But not many can take the phrase "unique perspective" quite so literally and document it so well.

11.30.2002: Most people have played air guitar, but if you've ever pounded out a killer solo with two pens on a notebook, then you know how cool drummers are. Release your inner percussionist.

11.27.2002: There are many different reasons that someone would set up a cross-referenced movie database, but probably none will get under your skin as much as this one.

11.25.2002: People like to watch movies, and some like to read movies too. Scripts contain the written blueprints that become the films we know and love. Are your favorites here?

11.22.2002: The good games are addicting; they make you want to keep coming back for more. Sometimes regardless of the consequences. In this game, get the rednecks before they get you!

11.20.2002: They say that clothes make the man. And sometimes a man uses clothes to make a woman. But if you really want to go all the way, you need that perfect face.

11.18.2002: Let's face it, when you're a pimpin' dude, you can't exactly walk into Sears and buy a fly, funk-a-delic hat to match your stylin' threads. But now you can get yo thang on.

11.15.2002: Art comes in many different forms, and it's always interesting to see the same subject depicted in a variety of mediums. Even though they're not nuclear, we love this art.

11.13.2002: Imagine if you could surf the Web using the same applications you work with every day. Of course, no one would ever do that when they should be working. Sneaky and open source!

11.11.2002: People normally use Google to find information. But can you use two words (with no quote marks) to find The One? It's a challenge that's fun to say. (Don't miss the Stack.)

11.08.2002: Probably every kid has used an Etch-a-Sketch to create a cityscape with blocky rectangular buildings. But here's a guy that can actually use the thing to draw pictures.

11.06.2002: Call them crazes or fads, but some things capture people's imaginations whether they make sense or not. Straight from Japan, we get inanimate objects with fake eyes. It's Meary.

11.04.2002: When you cross matchboxes with bizarre sculpture, you get a freakshow that fits in your pocket. The titles alone are worth the price of admission. But they're animated too.

11.01.2002: Like white wine with fish and red wine with meat, there is an etiquette to matching your food with what you watch on TV. Don't commit a couch culture faux paus; eat right.

10.30.2002: What could be better than singing horses? Nothing. Unless it's singing horses that you control. Once you figure it out, you'll spend quality time getting them to sing together.

10.28.2002: Did you ever play with a Rubik's cube? Not just taking it apart and re-assembling it, but actually solving it? Thanks to the Internet, You can once again waste hours of time.

10.25.2002: If there's one thing the world needs today, it's more tolerance. Wouldn't it be great to live together in harmony regardless of race? That's why it's nice to see people like this.

10.23.2002: All kinds of people write letters to the editor, for many different reasons. Some are even serial writers. But few of them possess the brilliant insight and persistence of vision of this.

10.21.2002: Everyone knows the dangers of smoking cigarettes, which is really too bad, because you'll most likely be surprised to learn that cigarettes are good for you!

10.18.2002: It's almost time for Halloween, which for a lot of people means dressing up and wearing a mask to the office party. But sometimes the mask isn't a costume; it's part of your job.

10.16.2002: Dirt. It's all around us. But because it's so common, so varied, and so worthless, it was only a matter of time before somebody started collecting the stuff.

10.14.2002: M.C. Escher is known for his black-and-white art depicting optical illusions. Which means it's impossible to reproduce them with physical objects. Especially not with Legos.

10.11.2002: Students at the Massachussetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have, for decades, conducted elaborate pranks, or "hacks", around their campus. View some of the recent ones.

10.09.2002: Every so often you come across a Web site that is beautiful and well-constructed, yet still makes you wonder what the hell is going on. There's a lot of hell going on here.

10.07.2002: It's October, and Halloween will be upon us soon. You're probably thinking about a costume to wear to the party, when you really should planning what food you'll be taking.

10.04.2002: Lots of people dream of being a rock and roll star, but few ever make it. Many bands try hard, do their best, and some take themselves too seriously. Those are the bands we can laugh at.

10.02.2002: Who is "Ze", and how does he create such a smorgasbord of Web wonders? You'll happily waste plenty of time trying to find out. Start by learning how to dance properly.

09.30.2002: Silly Putty® is an amazing substance: it's stretchy, it's bouncy, and it can keep you busy for tens of minutes. But what can you do with fifty pounds of it? Drop it off a roof.

09.27.2002: The concept of the collective or hive mind is science fiction to most people. But can someone work collectively and yet still exert individual expression within the hive? Find out.

09.25.2002: It's one thing to deal with Dear Abby emergencies, but how do you handle a runaway camel? If your parachute doesn't open? Crossing a piranha-infested river? Learn to be prepared.

09.23.2002: All of us have things in our head. Not just the physical organs, but the ideas, the fantasies, the visualizations. Andy sees things, too, and he draws them.

09.20.2002: I know that when I'm listening to Japanese rap music, I'm wondering what the Honsai homies be throwin'. Now, through the magic of animutation, you can understand.

09.18.2002: Office supplies are the lowly mortar that hold the brick wall of business together. They come in many shapes, sizes, uses, and colors! But what happens when office supplies go bad? This.

09.16.2002: A penny saved is a penny earned. But what if you earned, say, ten million pennies; would you have the necessary space for them? Find out about piles of pennies.

09.13.2002: There you are, happily surfing the Web. Suddenly, you hit a dead end and screech to a halt. It's the dreaded 404. What do you do? Learn about 404s from the experts.

09.11.2002: A moment of silence for those that were lost. A moment of thanks for things taken for granted. And a moment of hope for the future.

09.09.2002: Tattoos are a means of self-expression, and people get them for different reasons. But what about the artists behind the needle? How do they express themselves?

09.06.2002: Sometimes the design and operation of a Web site can engage you more than its mere content. Here's an amazing interface that serves up a heapin' helpin' of bite-sized entertainment.

09.04.2002: World records, some of dubious distinction, are kept by the people at Guinness. According to this site, the weirdest world record is held by a guy who collects his navel lint.

09.02.2002: A lot of people like the SimCity series of simulation games. But the problem is, you can't play them at work. What better way to honor Labor Day than with a game on the Web?

08.30.2002: Everybody's weird in their own way. But some people, and you probably know one, are special weird, so that you're not sure if they're cool or if they freak you out. Like this guy.

08.28.2002: The reality is that a large majority of Web browsing takes place in the office. But how do you surf safely without getting caught? By using the site designed by workers for workers.

08.26.2002: Who will be the first person on Mars? Would it surprise you to learn that someone has already made the trip? Read the surprising story of "the first interplanetary necro-cosmonaut".

08.23.2002: They say that on the Internet, an exhibitionist is born every minute. Some of you will admire this guy's cheerful demeanor and plucky style. But most of us will just laugh.

08.21.2002: Bonsai is the art of growing dwarf ornamental plants. One-to-one control of nature can bring enlightenment. But what if you don't have time to grow a cedar? Try a potato.

08.19.2002: Regardless of nationality, geeks spare no expense to build the ultimate computing platform. The page takes a while to load and is in Korean, but pictures are worth a thousand drools.

08.16.2002: Here's a site with a high geek factor. You design a creature, both appearance and traits, set it loose in a virtual world, and then see how successful it is. Can you be a Creaturecologist?

08.14.2002: If you're white (and since you're surfing the 'net, statistics say you most likely are), then you can always use some extra dance tips. Learn from someone with the smoove moves.

08.12.2002: There's bad taste, and then there's, well, really bad taste. It's hard to get used to people profiting from others' misfortune, such as turning tragedy into an amusement park ride.

08.09.2002: Roger made his own computer chair. While it's not as sophisticated as the workstations we featured on 12.17.2000, he built it himself, and for him, it's the ultimate computer chair.

08.07.2002: You (or your parents) played all the video games on them as kids. Now you can relive their pixelated glory, crushing opponents and crunching numbers on the same system.

08.05.2002: Between old programs, burning, and those cursed AOL mailers, everyone has heaps of CDs laying around. But at least now we know what do with all those mouse pads.

08.02.2002: Ice cream is something people all over the world love to eat. But ice cream flavors can be very subjective. What some people may find different or gross, others find appealing.

07.31.2002: There are many games available on the Internet. Some are unique, while others recreate existing games. The beauty of computers is, why do it by hand when you have this?

07.29.2002: It's hard keeping touch with all your favorite musical acts, TV and movie stars, and athletes, even with the Internet. But you never knew how many you wanted to follow until now.

07.26.2002: Copies of the latest Star Wars movie was on the Internet long before it was released, including the entire script. But what happens when copyright laws prevent verbatim publishing? This.

07.22.2002: You may think that a cougar is a big mountain cat or, in caricature, the mascot of a sports team. But in this instance, "cougar" refers to an entirely different creature.

07.10.2002: Using Flash for advertising is not as popular as when it's used for entertainment. But it does both for a Japanese internet service whose mascots are naked kids with helmets.

07.17.2002: People like to have the upper hand when it comes to conversations, especially if they're trying to prove a point. While it's not the purpose of this site, it sure is a good reference.

07.15.2002: Have you ever seen an abandoned shopping cart lying in a ditch? Of course you have. Did you know that there's an organization dedicated to stopping such abuse? You do now.

07.12.2002: There are Web pages for most every conceivable subject. Some sites use buttons on Web pages for functional purposes, but there aren't many that actually tell a story.

07.10.2002: A lot of sites on the Internet are a complete waste of the bandwidth you use to view them. But here's one that does a good job of entertaining you while admitting its uselessness.

07.08.2002: You may already be familiar with sniglets ("words that should be in the dictionary, but aren't"). But now you can help create new terms for the fictionary of witty words.

07.03.2002: There are lots of games on the Internet. Often, the simplest are the most fun. But when you combine simple with a laugh-out-loud bizarre concept, you've got a flaming success.

07.01.2002: Some people will hook up most anything to the Internet. Like this guy with a text-to-voice translator that speaks what you type in. The list of previous entries is quite entertaining.

06.28.2002: Many older sites on the Internet were built before marketing messages and Flash took over. But what they may lack in presentation, they more than make up for in quirkiness.

06.26.2002: A late night talk show host is known for his top ten lists. But we found a list that celebrates celluloid intestinal distress. Complete with video clips, it's the ten best movie spews.

06.24.2002: Lots of Web sites use Flash effects and animations. Many people use Flash to create cartoons. But few combine the two. Only one has a cast of characters, rejects, and unique rarities.

06.21.2002: The mysterious Scroll Lock key. Every keyboard has one, but what does it really do? You still may not know the answer, but now you can do it online.

06.19.2002: Text-to-speech technology is cool. But what's even cooler is annoying your friends by doing it on the Web, choosing different voice styles, and using your own text. Type and talk.

06.17.2002: Web geeks know that there are a lot of software tools available to manipulate images for the Internet. But there aren't very many that actually run on the Internet. Check out WebFX.

06.14.2002: This Sunday is Father's Day. As a community service to those of you still struggling for that perfect gift, check out these products made of materials no Dad can refuse.

06.12.2002: Some Web sites are ugly. Others are downright horrific. But every once in a while you find one that makes you scream out in agony and fall to the ground in convulsions.

06.10.2002: If there's one thing a geek will leave his computer for, it's the television. Or hanging out in the hot tub with hot babes. But a true geek masters multitasking. Now you can have it all.

06.07.2002: The eBay online auction site lets people sell junk to an international audience. But it's an electronic version of the old-school, local, personalized way of selling crap: the garage sale.

06.05.2002: It's June, and summer is just around the corner. In the midwest, that can only mean one thing: corn. This being the Internet, you don't need to drive across Iowa to see the corn grow.

06.03.2002: How good are your eyes? You need pretty sharp vision to read fine print. And when it comes to fine print, nobody has more of it than the world's smallest Web site.

05.31.2002: Back when That 70s Show was real life, there was a basketball league that was more like the WWF than the NBA. Relive those thrilling glory days. And don't miss the retro fashions.

05.29.2002: People succumb to all kinds of addictions, such as heroin, cocaine, and alcohol. But some evils are more subtle, with names like Chapstick and Blistex. Fight lip balm addiction.

05.27.2002: Yes, everything you read on the Internet is true. But to really impress your friends and co-workers, you need to substantiate your facts. You need a reliable source of information.

05.24.2002: You can't use your computer all the time, and today screen savers are standard equipment. But not just any screen saver will impress your friends. You need one that is cool.

05.22.2002: That wacky TV show, The Simpsons, has had its fair share of musical numbers over the years. But where can the discriminating Simpsons fan hear their favorites, and others? Guess.

05.20.2002: "You can't judge a book by its cover," goes the old saying. That may be true, but can you see the book and know its title? Look at a picture and put yourself to the test.

05.17.2002: Need to get back at someone, but don't have time for fingernail clippings, hair, wax dolls, and incantations? Never fear, the Internet is here to help you stick it to 'em.

05.15.2002: Everybody likes watching movies; reviews can help you decide which ones to see. And in today's fast-paced world, you don't want long reviews, you want the bare essentials.

05.13.2002: Lots of people are looking for jobs these days. But after spending several hours a day networking and pounding the pavement, what do you do with the rest of your time? Go to camp.

05.10.2002: Everybody needs advice about love and relationships, but where can you go to get it? Where are all the answers? As it turns out, the advice is in the future, but here to help you today.

05.08.2002: Generally, we like good things and avoid bad things. But some things are so bad that they are mesmerizing. Let your mouth fall agape and your eyes gaze in wonder at this beauty.

05.06.2002: It's very popular these days to "rice," or modify, Japanese cars. Spoilers, stickers, and racing stripes on all those Hondas and Acuras. But on an American Standard?

05.03.2002: There was a lot of pre-launch hype and speculation, but Segway (code-named Ginger) promises to revolutionize personal transportation. Now comes the inevitable competition.

05.01.2002: A popular prank is to call someone on the phone and only "converse" with them using recorded snippets of a celebrity's voice, usually from movies. Now you can make your own.

04.29.2002: You may not know about the state of public restrooms in Tokyo train and metro stations, what a Japanese toilet looks like, and how you use one. Take a pictorial tour.

04.26.2002: The eBay online auctions often provide good deals, and frequently allow you to make fun of other people's stuff.

04.24.2002: There are many news sites on the Web, but far too many to read them all. You need someone to filter out the interesting stuff that falls through the cracks. You need robot wisdom.

04.22.2002: It should go without saying, but there are some weird products and advertising out there. For example, check out Vita Hair. Then use the "other artifacts" drop-down to see the rest.

04.19.2002: Emotions can be interesting. Some, like happy or sad, are easy to convey. But what about unctuous, perterbed, or smarmy? No problem, Eric acts out these emotions, and more.

04.17.2002: James Lileks has a Web site so huge that you'll never see it all. But two areas are worth viewing: the curious phenomenon of falling panties, and the weird world of dorky fashions.

04.15.2002: Practically every Web site, including this one, is one-way: you get whatever the site gives you. But we've found a "public" Web site. You can edit the content the way you want it.

04.12.2002: Kids love stuffed animals because they're cute and cuddly. But so-called grownups? Apparently they love stuffed animals' ease in becoming traveling photojournal subjects.

04.10.2002: Flatulence is funny, which you already know if you've ever been around kids or, well, guys. But there's a lot more to it than "Pull my finger." Make sure you get all the facts.

04.08.2002: Occasionally, "one person's trash is another person's treasure. But sometimes, trash is just trash." I don't know what's funnier, the stuff that people try to sell, or this guy's comments.

04.05.2002: We all use dictionaries, but they don't always contain the words we use in everyday life. When you hear a new word on the street and want to know what it means, look here.

04.03.2002: Ninjas are professional assassins, have cool metal gadgets, and look oh so chic in their slimming black outfits. But what if you need the special talents of a ninja? Hire one.

04.01.2002: No April Fool's here, citizens. Just another look at the popularity of webcams, and a girl geek that uses wireless technology to put the cam where you really want it: in her pants.

03.29.2002: Few people have been abducted by aliens, but millions would like to meet ET. So it was only a matter of time before someone stepped in to serve this lucrative market.

03.27.2002: Here's another entry in one of our favorite Internet categories, People With Too Much Time On Their Hands: someone translated The Holy Bible into another language.

03.25.2002: We may not replace pointing and clicking soon, but we can change the way we do it with a combination keypad/mousepad.

03.22.2002: People that ask "Why would you do that?" don't understand what it means to be a geek. A perfect example is using a Global Positioning System to create drawings.

03.20.2002: It's not hard to find snippets of wisdom on the Internet. But napkin wisdom is different than most. In most cases, it's quite humorous.

03.18.2002: The European Union recently introduced their new currency. And sparing no effort to promote the euro, the EU marketing machine has come up with a new superhero.

03.15.2002: The Web gives you access to content refreshingly free of "professional" talent. Even though the crayon pictures are stick-figure quality, the stories are all true.

03.13.2002: The combination of snack foods, college students, and experiments has a long history on the Web. But the one that seems to have started it all is still around.

03.11.2002: The Internet is full of obsessions on display: some weird, others scary, and rarely with reasons for their existence. But sometimes they can be interesting in their intricacy.

03.08.2002: To use a computer and surf the 'net, you need to click your mouse a lot. But just how good are you? Do you have what it takes to be the king (or queen) of the clickers?

03.06.2002: Quizzes don't just stress you out in school; they're also very popular online. Here's one that's relatively easy, yet addicting. All you need to do is identify the celebrity.

03.04.2002: Some sites on the Internet, no matter how long they've been around, still defy description. Take "oo" for instance. It has many answers, except to the question of what it is.

03.01.2002: Cell phones are everywhere these days, and trying to get online content on them is all the rage. You can get headlines, email, stock prices, and now, movies.

02.27.2002: A classic of Internet history is the guy that lit barbeques with liquid oxygen. You might have seen the pictures, but how well do you know the man? Meet George Goble.

02.25.2002: What do you get when you combine Los Angeles, twin belly dancers, and boa constrictors? Why, exercise videos, of course! Meet Veena and Neena.

02.22.2002: Not everything on the Internet makes sense, even if it's cool. I don't know what this is, and you'll spend a lot of time trying to figure it out too, but it is super bad, baby.

02.20.2002: The cool thing about the Web is you don't have to understand a page in order to click stuff. Like clicking around this Japanese site about a cute but carnivorous pink bear.

02.18.2002: Americans love to take advantage of the mentally impaired and their discount prices. But why shop at Crazy Eddie's when you can purchase directly from the source?

02.15.2002: Human biology dictates a man could never become pregnant. But can one? Hollywood had fun with the concept (twice), but now it may be reality.

02.13.2002: Forget the flowers and chocolate, Valentine's Day has always been about the cards. Here's a tongue-in-cheek look at some old school Valentines.

02.11.2002: In honor of the Winter Olympics, here are two classic David Letterman top ten lists: Signs you're not going to win a gold medal and Rejected Olympic events.

02.08.2002: What if the Terminator robot's head wasn't just a movie prop, but a combination webcam and text-to-voice synthesizer, and could be controlled by a remote user? Well it is, as seen here and here.

02.06.2002: We often make fun of other cultures for being different. But appreciating them can expose us to diversity, new ideas, and, sometimes, sheer innovation.

02.04.2002: Back in the old days, people carried files between computers on huge five-and-a-quarter-inch floppy disks. Of course, there's a site that keeps the memory alive.

02.01.2002: There are many things you should do these days to stay healthy. Most are well-known (like eating right and exercising), some are dubious, and others are downright bizarre.

01.30.2002: A lot of people are getting "ink" these days, but they're not all butterflies and Celtic designs. A true geek has circuits under his skin, and the tat to prove it.

01.28.2002: Life got you down? Feeling blue? Maybe you just need a bit of perspective. If you're not a minimum wage fast food flunky, find out (or remember) what that life is like.

01.25.2002: Many people create personal pages on the Web. Some of them reveal quite a bit about themselves, and are less normal than they first appear.

01.23.2002: Let's face it: many geeks are pathetic losers. But it's not often you find one who so meticulously and thoroughly documents the extent of his (and others') loserness.

01.21.2002: The Internet is home to many museums worshipping the offbeat and bizarre. But sometimes the real world outdoes the Web for the truly weird.

01.18.2002: One advantage of working in an office is all the readily available office supplies. But they're a disadvantage too: what do you do with all that free stuff? Learn new skills.

01.16.2002: The Internet is a double-sided coin: anyone can publish their pet project, Web pages can last forever, and so some things just won't die. Like a small four-legged actor.

01.14.2002: If you have no job and no money, it's time to seek employment. Unless you're a Princess (not the royal kind), in which case you do what you can to avoid manual labor.

01.11.2002: The weekend is coming up, and for many, that means alcohol. But aside from the obvious health and safety warnings, drinking too much can have other consequences.

01.09.2002: Ron Grant is an artist, and his medium is porcelain. "So what?" you ask. Well he doesn't use just any old porcelain, oh no. We're talking dental porcelain, as in your mouth.

01.07.2002: You might think that Stars Wars has been done to death. Well, it has. But now, like, these dudes have remade it in, like, a totally bitchin' way. Check out Star Dudes.

01.04.2002: It's simple and old school, yet addicting and an easy way to while away some time on a Friday. (We know you're not working hard anyway.) You sunk my battleship!

01.02.2002: Music, and the bands that make it, is a big part of everyone's life. But how much do you really know about your favorite bands?