Cool Websites to check out
Cracked - According to their slogan, Cracked.com is “America’s Only Humor Site Since 1958.”
Cracked is famous for their list posts. Columnists and contributing writers craft witty, funny
articles on topics ranging from history to TV & movies to Internet tech. They have a hilariously
creative video section as well.
BuzzFeed - This is the site you want to visit if you want to find what’s currently hot and trending on the Internet. The site uses unique algorithms to display and rank viral content on its
homepage. BuzzFeed is one of the top sources to discover new viral videos, Internet memes,
fun articles and anything else that’s popular on the web.
OMG Facts - OMG Facts brings you some of the most interesting facts online as voted by their
site audience. All facts are thoroughly researched and include topics in history, science, politics, sex and more. You can submit your own fact if you have an idea to help contribute to the
site. You can also browse through their Top Facts section for some of the most top voted facts
on the site.
Damn You Auto Correct - If you own a smartphone, you’ve probably had to deal with an extra
text or two explaining an accidental word change as a result of your phone’s auto correction.
Damn You Auto Correct features tons of funny texts between people who experience all the
communicational problems that come with auto correct on a mobile device.
Social Networks to check out
Nextdoor
Backed by Google and Amazon, Nextdoor
allows users within a defined community
to make or request recommendations for
everyday services, share neighborhood
news and sell or loan out items. Imagine
your neighborhood Facebook group on a
dedicated network and mobie app, without the awkwardness of having to field a
friend request from the weird guy down
the street
Sportlobster
Live sporting events typically dominate
social media, so it seems like a no-brainer
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to create a social network devoted entirely
to sports. Sportlobster does just this, giving users the ability to follow scores live,
predict results, create content and interact
with other fans. You can follow your sport
or sports of choice and jump right into the
conversation with minutes of creating an
account
Shots of Me
The mobile app has one function: selfies.
Users can and must share selfies on Shots
of Me, which only works with a phone's
front-facing camera.
June 2014
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