What are some fun and educational online diversions for scientists?

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In summary, there are several fun and educational online diversions available for scientists. These include online science quizzes and games, virtual laboratory simulations, interactive science experiments, and educational science videos and podcasts. These diversions can help scientists engage with STEM topics in a more interactive and entertaining way, while also expanding their knowledge and skills in their field of study. They can also serve as a break from the rigorous demands of scientific research and provide a fun and stimulating way to learn and explore new concepts. Overall, these online diversions are a great way for scientists to continue learning and expanding their knowledge while also having fun.
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The https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=336135" thread gave me an idea to start a thread of favorite bookmarks. I looked around my bookmarks and found these favorites:

100. http://www.freerice.com/index.php" - Select the correct definition and 10 grains of rice are donated to the UN World Food Program.

99. http://intihuatani.usc.edu/cloud/flowing/" - Start off small and get bigger and more evolved as you eat. Very soothing background music and addictive.

98. http://www.washingtonpost.com/styleinvitational" - a weekly contest where losers are winners.

97. http://www.mindprod.com/jgloss/unmain.html" - for anyone who has ever had to fix or update existing software, you've probably seen some of these.

96. http://www.asciimation.co.nz/" - You've seen the movie, now see it in ASCII. :rolleyes:
 
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Great thread, I was planning on making one just like this. I'll post instead :)

93. http://www.ted.com/"

92. http://academicearth.org/"

91. http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/web/home/home/index.htm"

90. http://www.badastronomy.com/info/logo.html"
 
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89. http://www.limexgames.com/games/cargo_bridge/"

It should be a requirement of Civil engineering programs to have their students clear this game before they are able to graduate. Be prepared to waste hours playing this one.
 
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I like #97.
 
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#87 Armadillo run

You have to build structures with the purpose of getting an armadillo to a certain point in space. ... The realistic physics simulation gives you the freedom to solve each level in many different ways.

Addictive to some
 
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86. http://www.darkroastedblend.com/"
85. http://www.dailypuppy.com/"
84. http://www.dailykitten.com/"
 
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78. http://spaceweather.com/"

I love this site, and visit daily
 
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