Category Archives: Internet Fun

May20

Internet Blasts from the Past

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Sea Monkeys

If you thought that Sea Monkeys, candy cigarettes, and that creepy H.R. Pufnstuf were things of the past, think again.  Thanks to the internet, you can enjoy those guilty pleasures that you thought went the way of your Little Lotto comic books.  Check out these sites for some retro entertainment:

Sea Monkeys  Yes, folks there is now a sea monkey website.  The makers of sea monkeys no longer boast that “They’re so eager to please, they can even be trained,” but sea monkeys  still have the three-pronged heads that we know and love.  To visit or order sea monkeys, go to the official website at http://www.sea-monkey.com/.

Ancient Chinese Secret, huh!  We all remember the classic television commercials, such as the Mean Joe Green Coca Cola commercial.  Of course we do, there was only one other station to turn to during an ad, plus we didn’t have remotes then.  To watch your favorite commercial classics, visit Retro Cafe–it might make you want to rush out and squeeze the Charmin.

http://www.retro-cafe.com/70s/70scommercials.htm

Necco Wafers…Yum  Remember the candy we had growing up?  You can still get it all at Hometown Favorites Nostalgic Candy Store.  After you fill up on Wax Lips, Necco Wafers, and Pixy Stix, you can step outside and enjoy a candy cigarette, because, believe it or not, they still sell those.

http://www.hometownfavorites.com/nostalgic-candy/

Who’s Your Friend When Things Get Rough?  H.R. Pufnstuf, that’s who.  You can watch episodes of all your favorite shows, such Adam12, The Archies, and I Dream of Jeannie.  It’s all on Hulu and it’s free–so go ahead and spend the rest of the afternoon catching up on all the episodes you might have missed. Your boss won’t mind.  http://www.hulu.com

 

Apr22

Top Five Live Webcam Sites

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  1. Earthcam: Want to get out of town, but don’t have the time?  Take a mini vacation on Earthcam, and you can visit Times Square, Tokyo, Amsterdam, and more with the click of a mouse.  http://www.earthcam.com/
  2. Monterey Bay Aquarium: You’ll be mesmerized by the underwater beauty at Monterey Bay Aquarium.  This great site not only has a live webcam, but has podcasts, a video library, and live webcasts of otters at feeding time. http://www.montereybayaquarium.org
  3. Sportsman’s Paradise Online: If you’ve ever wanted to observe a bald eagle in its natural habitat, you won’t want to miss Sportsman’s Paradise online.  If you go online now, you’ll get a treat–there are two new hatchlings..  http://sportsmansparadiseonline.com/Decorah_Bald_Eagle_Nest.html
  4. Miami and Beaches: This is the cheapest way to see Miami, by far.  You can visit Coconut Grove, take a stroll down Ocean Drive, then hop over to Lincoln Road–all from your computer screen. http://www.miamiandbeaches.com/visitors/beachcam.asp
  5. Africam:  Enjoy a mini safari with Africam, where you can watch elephants and other wildlife from a safe distance.    http://www.africam.com/wildlife/index.php
Apr8

Ten Cool Google Tricks

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Ten Cool Google Tricks

  1. Want to search for people who look like you?  Go to Google Images, then click the camera to upload a photo of yourself and find what Google considers to be visually similar images.
  2. Have you ever done a barrel roll?  You can with this neat Google trick. Type “Do a Barrel Roll”  in the Google search bar.  You might want to take some Dramamine before you do this–the page spins around.
  3. Have you ever Googled underwater?  You can if you  follow this link: http://elgoog.im/underwater/.  Type your search words and watch what happens.
  4. Is Google afraid of Chuck Norris?  Type Google Chuck Norris into the search bar and you’ll get this:  “Google won’t search for Chuck Norris because it knows you don’t find Chuck Norris, he finds you.
  5. Is “one” really the loneliest number?  Do a Google search for the loneliest number and you’ll find out.
  6. Need a quick ego boost?  Do a search for who is the cutest?
  7. If you ever want to find out the definition of recursion, Google has a clever surprise for you.  Recursion is the process of repeating items in a self-similar way, like mirrors facing each other, and when you search for this word, you’ll get this:Did you mean: recursion . Click the link, and you’ll get stuck in a never-ending loop.
  8. Too lazy to look at your watch?  Ask Google What time is it and you’ll get your answer.
  9. Have you ever Googled things in a mirror image?  Go to http://elgoog.im/ and you’ll see things from a new perspective.
  10. Want  to Google things from a different perspective?  Type tilt or askew in the search bar, and see what happens.