Bored Panda is aptly named for those times when you’re seeking interesting and visually captivating content.

This blog regularly updates with fascinating finds in travel, photography, illustration, animals, DIY projects, technology, design, and more. You can create an account to upvote or downvote posts.

Don’t settle for mindless web content when you’re bored. Instead, expand your knowledge with the insightful and enriching blog posts on Brain Pickings. This popular site, run by MIT Fellow Maria Popova features thought-provoking content.

Subscribing might just add a few titles to your reading list.

TED is a renowned nonprofit that excels in spreading ideas and knowledge. It hosts global conferences where speakers from diverse backgrounds share their insightful experiences and ideas.

Plug in your headphones and explore this site for video talks on nearly any subject that piques your interest.

Laughing Squid is a must-visit blog packed with wacky, inspiring, and remarkable content. Explore a variety of highly visual posts on art, culture, and technology, mainly featuring photos and videos.

It’s updated daily with fresh content, and the short posts make it ideal for casual browsing.

The Vsauce YouTube channel, with over 15 million subscribers, is renowned for its engaging educational content. Channel creator Michael Stevens covers a wide array of fascinating topics, much like a modern Bill Nye the Science Guy.

Visit the Vsauce website to explore videos across all Vsauce channels,

If you love the weird and wonderful, Oddee is a must-visit. It’s one of the largest and most popular blogs showcasing the craziest, strangest, and most bizarre content on the web.

Expect numbered lists filled with photos and videos. Explore categories like art, signs, places, objects, ads, science, medicine, home design, names, people, gifts, stories, technology, and more.

Mental Floss ensures you learn something valuable while browsing. Known as “the encyclopedia of everything,” it addresses some of life’s most intriguing questions.

Read articles, view lists, watch videos, and take quizzes on topics ranging from science to pop culture to expand your knowledge.

Looking for entertaining randomness? The Useless Web is your go-to site, focusing solely on the most pointless websites online. Click the big pink button to reveal a new site, which opens in a new tab.

Feel free to submit your own finds using the link at the bottom.

If you enjoy animated GIFs—those soundless looping images—you’ll love Giphy.

As the internet’s search engine for GIFs, Giphy lets you explore what’s trending on the front page or browse through various categories for endless fun.

“The Oatmeal,” created by Matthew Inman, caters to comic lovers and quiz enthusiasts. Inman’s quirky drawings tackle relatable life situations, education, and outlandish stories.

While some jokes may be harsh, they’re undeniably funny.

BuzzFeed is a well-known online destination for viral, newsworthy, and even frivolous content.

Find everything from fun quizzes and GIF-filled listicles to breaking news and long-form journalism. For major distractions, BuzzFeed has got you covered.

For webcomic enthusiasts, Cyanide and Happiness is a must-know, offering some of the funniest content around.

A new webcomic is posted daily, and the site lets you view random comics by clicking the question mark button. Be aware that some content is adult-themed.

Reddit, known as “the front page of the internet,” is a community board divided into sections by category or interest. Users share links to articles, photos, and videos, and anyone can upvote or downvote them.

Most upvoted links rise to the top, making Reddit a great alternative if StumbleUpon didn’t suit you.

9GAG resembles a visual version of Reddit. It’s a community-driven platform where users upvote and downvote visual content, elevating the best posts to the top.

Explore various sections and engage by creating an account to upvote, downvote, comment, and upload your content.

Hyperbole and a Half, created by Allie Brosh, defies conventional categorization, blending webcomic and blog formats. It features stories accompanied by detailed Microsoft Paint drawings.

It’s a delightful and comedic site, perfect for those who enjoy whimsical illustrations of dogs, rainbows, and more.

Cracked, known as —America’s Only Humor Site Since 1958—excels in creating timeless list posts. Its columnists craft witty articles on a wide range of topics, from history to TV & movies and online tech.

Despite being less visually focused than others, Cracked’s articles and hilariously creative video section are worth frequent visits.

FAIL Blog, part of the I Can Has Cheezburger network, has stood the test of time due to its humorous content. It’s known for pictures of disastrous and silly situations, each captioned with “FAIL.”

The site also includes videos alongside photos, keeping its offerings diverse.

If you use a smartphone, you’re likely familiar with sending extra texts explaining auto-correction mishaps.

Autocorrect Fail showcases humorous text exchanges highlighting the communication issues brought on by mobile auto-correction. You might be amused by the words that accidentally appear when you enable autocorrect on your mobile device.