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She's grinning because she got hooked on an Agatha Christie whodunit without spending a penny.

5 Places to Find Free E-Books

For Jane Austen’s complete catalog, Project Gutenberg’s your place. For something scary from Stephen King, head to hoopla.

Think you have what it takes to fly like an astronaut?

Attention Aspiring Astronauts: Challenge Yourself With SpaceX's ISS Docking Simulator

Before SpaceX sends its Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station, see what the astronauts onboard will experience with this free docking simulator.

Explore Mars from the comfort of your couch.

The American Museum of Natural History Is Hosting a Virtual Field Trip to Mars

If you're looking for a change of scenery, join the American Museum of Natural History on May 8 to explore the surface of Mars without leaving home.

This man is so good at using Google Docs that he doesn't even need both hands.

13 Handy Tips, Tricks, and Hacks for Using Google Docs

From helpful keyboard shortcuts to adding handwritten signatures, these tips will make you a Google Doc wizard.

11 Ways to Stay Connected While Social Distancing

From online games to Netflix parties, here are some creative ideas for virtual get-togethers with friends and family.

The Owners of The Conjuring House Are Hosting a Haunted Livestream

Cory and Jennifer Heinzen are quarantined inside the house that inspired 'The Conjuring,' and for one week, they're inviting the public to join them virtually.

See What Happens When an AI Program Creates New (Mostly Nonsensical) Memes

If you're looking for a way to waste time online, this AI tool is capable of churning out thousands of random memes.

Getsetup connects seniors with instructors to help them navigate online resources.

Seniors Are Learning Helpful Tech Skills—Like Online Grocery Shopping—via Getsetup

The startup is offering free and premium online classes to help seniors navigate a new world of online grocery shopping, Zoom meetings, and pharmacy deliveries.

This woman doesn't work for us, but she sure is happy about our Webby Award nomination!

Mental Floss Is Up for a Webby Award—Here’s How to Help Us Win!

We’re thrilled to be included in the best weird general website category, which is basically our greatest dream come true.

Steve Jobs reveals the iPhone 4 at a conference in 2010.

What Does the i in iPhone Stand For?

If you assumed the now-ubiquitous lowercase ‘i’ meant ‘internet,’ you’re not wrong—but that’s only part of it.

Occupy White Walls: Free Video Game Lets You Design Your Own Virtual Art Gallery

You may not be able to visit your favorite museums in real life, but you can bring world-class art to you with this free video game.

A long-dead Roman woman’s hair bun, jet pins and all.

While Visitors Are in Quarantine, Museums Are Sharing Their Creepiest Objects on Twitter

They may be closed, but museums around the world are staying connected with the public by sharing unusual items from their collections.

A 2010 Hubble-captured image of a pillar of gas and dust in a stellar nursery called Carina Nebula.

What Did the Hubble Telescope See on Your Birthday? This NASA Website Will Show You

While your parents were snapping a photo of you covered in birthday cake, the Hubble was snapping one of a dust storm on Mars.

Keep that crispy, crunchy freshness inside the bag—no tools needed.

This Nifty Potato Chip Bag Hack Is Amazing the Internet

Clothespins, binder clips, and rubber bands all work in a pinch, but all you really need is the bag itself.

A good workout is just one way to pass the time while socially isolating.

11 Boredom-Busting Classes and Activities You Can Do at Home

From virtual field trips to free workout classes, here are the best ways to stay busy while social distancing.

If You’ve Always Wanted to Learn to Play the Guitar or Ukulele, Fender Is Offering Free Online Lessons

All you need is an instrument and a Fender Play account in order to claim three free months of online lessons.

This man is probably using the 'Netflix Party' extension to watch a comedy with his buddies.

Host a Remote Movie Night With This Handy Netflix Browser Extension

Thanks to ‘Netflix Party,’ social distancing and self-quarantining don’t need to ruin your movie nights.

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Good News/Bad News, Internet: Your Broom Will Stand Up on Its Own Any Day of the Year

The viral images of brooms standing on their own are real, but the story that they can only balance like that on one day are false.

Spending a Lot On Books? This Browser Extension Tells You if They’re Available at Your Local Library

Library catalogs can be confusing, and Amazon’s one-click purchasing is hard to resist. This browser extension can help.

“Setting Sun on the Seine at Lavacourt” by Claude Monet

Paris Musées Digitized More than 100,000 Major Artworks and Made Them Downloadable

Paris Musées oversees some of the most famous art institutions in Paris, and it's making thousands of out-of-copyright works in its collection available online.

11 Pivotal Technology Plot Points in The Net—25 Years Later

The 1995 Sandra Bullock film 'The Net' predicted we'd all be using high-speed Internet to get pizza. And kill things.

11 of the Best Podcasts of the Decade

Podcasts came into their own and ushered in a new (old) era of entertainment during the 2010s. We select 11 of the best.

Hotel in Japan Is Offering Rooms for $1 Per Night—If You Agree to Livestream Your Stay

If you aren't too protective of your privacy, you can save money by staying at the Asahi Ryokan in Fukuoka, Japan. Nearly everything you do in the hotel's $1 room is livestreamed to YouTube.

Thousands of Disney+ Accounts Are Being Cracked and Sold. Here's How to Protect Yourself

The newest streaming service is having some early growing pains: Hackers have made off with a number of Disney+ accounts to share among themselves.

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