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1. Shard Calculation

Query:

Response:

Calculated Shard: 58 (from laksa125)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa058.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://restless.co.uk/leisure-and-lifestyle/home-garden/fun-things-to-do-online/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://restless.co.uk/leisure-and-lifestyle/home-garden/fun-things-to-do-online/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/restless.co.uk\/leisure-and-lifestyle\/home-garden\/fun-things-to-do-online\/","crawl_time":1775665478,"first_indexed_time":1632763308,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"uk,co,restless!\/leisure-and-lifestyle\/home-garden\/fun-things-to-do-online\/ s443","src_root_hash":"3458079513852210658","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"21 fun things to do online when you're bored - Rest Less","meta_descriptions":["There’s nothing wrong with having some lighthearted fun online by tracking sharks, or doing something quick and creative! Here are 21 fun things to do online when you're bored."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Elise Christian is Lifestyle Editor at Rest Less. She joined Rest Less in 2018 after achieving a first class Master’s Degree in Journalism from the University of Kent, and writes across a range of lifestyle topics such as mental health, home and garden, and fashion and beauty. Prior to this, she worked as a freelance writer for small businesses and also spent a year training to be a midwife. Elise spends her spare time going to the gym, reading trashy romance novels, and hanging out with loved ones. She also loves animals, and has a fascination with sharks and tornadoes.\n* Links with an * by them are affiliate links which help Rest Less stay free to use as\n        they can result in a payment or benefit to us.\n        You can read more on how we make money\nhere\n.\nShare with a friend:","attrs_markdown":"[![Rest Less](https:\/\/media.restless.co.uk\/images\/rest-less-logo.svg)](https:\/\/restless.co.uk\/ \"Rest Less\")\n\n[Close](https:\/\/restless.co.uk\/leisure-and-lifestyle\/home-garden\/fun-things-to-do-online\/#site-navigation)\n\n- [Work](https:\/\/restless.co.uk\/jobs\/)\n  - [Jobs & careers home](https:\/\/restless.co.uk\/jobs\/)\n  - [Search jobs](https:\/\/restless.co.uk\/jobs\/find-a-job\/)\n  - [Search remote jobs](https:\/\/restless.co.uk\/jobs\/work-from-home-jobs-uk\/)\n  - [Subscribe to job alerts](https:\/\/restless.co.uk\/join\/)\n  - [Age diverse employers](https:\/\/restless.co.uk\/jobs\/age-diverse-employers\/)\n  - [Career advice](https:\/\/restless.co.uk\/career-advice\/)\n    - 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[Log Out](https:\/\/restless.co.uk\/leisure-and-lifestyle\/home-garden\/fun-things-to-do-online\/)\n\n![21 fun things to do online](https:\/\/media.restless.co.uk\/uploads\/2020\/05\/20_fun_things_to_do_online_hero-300x200.jpg)\n\n# 21 fun things to do online\n\n- [Home](https:\/\/restless.co.uk\/)\n- [Leisure & Lifestyle](https:\/\/restless.co.uk\/leisure-and-lifestyle\/)\n- [Home & Garden](https:\/\/restless.co.uk\/leisure-and-lifestyle\/home-garden\/)\n- 21 fun things to do online\n\n[Elise Christian](https:\/\/restless.co.uk\/authors\/elise-christian\/)     December 17, 2025\n\nShare with a friend:\n\n**Deep and meaningful pursuits, such as establishing an exercise routine or learning a new skill, are important components of a healthy lifestyle. But, there’s nothing wrong with having some lighthearted fun online as well. You can track sharks, explore the stars, or do something quick and creative. There’s practically no limit to what you can do on the internet.**\n\nWith this in mind, we’ve come up with 21 online activities that you can turn to when you need a break, a distraction or just something to make you smile. We’d love to hear which ones you enjoyed.\n\n## 1\\. Track sharks, dolphins, and turtles with OCEARCH Tracker\n![Track turtles, sharks, and dolphins](https:\/\/media.restless.co.uk\/uploads\/2020\/08\/ocearch_image.jpg)\n\nThis tracker can be downloaded as an app or accessed online. It lets you keep track of tagged ocean animals around the world by showing you where they currently are and where they’ve recently been. You can find out each animal’s name, as well as their weight and length\\!\n\nIf you log in regularly, you can search for your favourite animal by name and see where they’re currently swimming. My favourite is a White Shark named Helena. She’s 12ft 5ins, weighs 1,928lbs, and I last spotted her along the Atlantic Coast of South Carolina! Who will your favourite animal be?\n\n[Track animals with OCEARCH](https:\/\/www.ocearch.org\/tracker)\n\n## 2\\. Meet Jan in the woods\nWhy not check out Jan’s YouTube page, which is dedicated to appreciating the natural world?\n\nWith videos focused on topics like [forest bathing](https:\/\/restless.co.uk\/health\/healthy-mind\/how-to-connect-with-nature-through-forest-bathing\/), [gardening](https:\/\/restless.co.uk\/leisure-and-lifestyle\/home-garden\/), and [wildlife](https:\/\/restless.co.uk\/leisure-and-lifestyle\/learning\/weird-and-wonderful-animals-you-can-find-in-the-uk\/), Jan aims to bring people a calming and [mindful experience](https:\/\/restless.co.uk\/health\/healthy-mind\/an-introduction-to-mindfulness\/) by helping them [connect with nature](https:\/\/restless.co.uk\/health\/healthy-mind\/ways-to-connect-with-nature-and-feel-inspired\/).\n\n[See Jan's Into the Woods series](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCfYUrMf65IPmbEojv7ENidA)\n\n## 3\\. Print off some free drawings to colour in\n![colouring](https:\/\/media.restless.co.uk\/uploads\/2021\/09\/fox-colouring-in-fun-things.jpg)\n\nColouring is a relaxing and mindful activity that’ll keep you busy and help you to get creative.\n\nJust Colour has a range of drawings that you can print out and colour in.\n\n[Get colouring with Just Colour](https:\/\/www.justcolor.net\/)\n\n## 4\\. Explore live cams around the world\n![](https:\/\/media.restless.co.uk\/uploads\/2020\/05\/live-puppies.jpg)\n\nSometimes, it can be nice to have a change of scenery to break up our day-to-day routines. [YouTube](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/results?search_query=live+cams) and [Explore](https:\/\/explore.org\/livecams) have plenty of live webcams from around the world that you can have a nosy at when you’ve got some spare time.\n\nOur favourite ones are…\n\n- The [Live Puppy Playroom](https:\/\/explore.org\/livecams\/dog-bless-you\/service-puppy-cam) and [The Kitten Rescue Sanctuary](https:\/\/explore.org\/livecams\/kitten-rescue\/kitten-rescue-cam) – see what puppies and kittens in America are getting up to when they think no one’s watching.\n- [A stunning, real-time view of the Canal of Cannaregio and Guglie Bridge in Venice](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HpZAez2oYsA) – the colours are amazing\\!\n- [Gorilla Forest Corridor](https:\/\/explore.org\/livecams\/african-wildlife\/gorilla-forest-corridor) – check in with gorillas in eastern Congo.\n\n## 5\\. Paint with flames\n![Paint with flames](https:\/\/media.restless.co.uk\/uploads\/2020\/05\/flame-painter.jpg)\n\nAre your creative skills on fire? With this tool, they will be\\!\n\nFlame Painter is an experimental tool that’ll allows you to create some cool graphic designs. It can be as precise or as random as you like, and it’s a great opportunity to express yourself.\n\n[Get creative with Flame Painter](https:\/\/www.escapemotions.com\/experiments\/flame\/index.php)\n\n## 6\\. Watch a TED talk\n![watch a ted talk](https:\/\/media.restless.co.uk\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ted-talks.jpg)\n\nTED talks cover all sorts of topics from personal growth and business to the possibility of alien life. They can be incredibly motivational and are given by people who have a genuine passion for their topic.\n\nIf you’re looking for some inspiration or just fancy learning something new, it’s worth browsing TED’s website.\n\n[Get inspired with a TED Talk](https:\/\/www.ted.com\/)\n\n## 7\\. Let go of worrying thoughts with Pixel Thoughts\n![](https:\/\/media.restless.co.uk\/uploads\/2020\/05\/star.jpg)\n\nPixel Thoughts is a basic tool that allows you to write down a worry and watch it get smaller and smaller. At the same time, positive messages will flash up on the screen.\n\nIt won’t completely fix all your problems, but it might help you forget them for a few moments. Just the sentiment behind the tool was enough to make me smile\\!\n\n[Let go with Pixel Thoughts](https:\/\/www.pixelthoughts.co\/)\n\nYou may also find some useful tips on managing any worries in our articles: [7 tips for coping with stress and anxiety](https:\/\/restless.co.uk\/health\/healthy-mind\/tips-for-coping-with-stress-and-anxiety\/), and [3 breathing exercises for anxiety and stress relief](https:\/\/restless.co.uk\/health\/healthy-mind\/3-breathing-exercises-to-try-when-you-feel-stressed-or-anxious\/).\n\n## 8\\. Use up what you have in your kitchen with a SuperCook recipe\n![Use up what you have in your kitchen with a SuperCook recipe](https:\/\/media.restless.co.uk\/uploads\/2020\/05\/supercook.jpg)\n\nGot a few random ingredients in your kitchen cupboards that you’re not sure what to do with?\n\nSuperCook will ask you what these food items are before providing recipes using these ingredients. Never has there been a better way to [reduce your food waste](https:\/\/restless.co.uk\/money\/everyday-finance\/apps-to-reduce-food-waste-and-save-money\/)\\!\n\n[Find a recipe with SuperCook](https:\/\/www.supercook.com\/#\/recipes)\n\n## 9\\. Play: Quick Draw\n![](https:\/\/media.restless.co.uk\/uploads\/2020\/05\/doodle.jpg)\n\nThis little game is highly addictive, so play at your own risk! Get ready to practise your doodling skills…\n\n[Check out Quick Draw](https:\/\/quickdraw.withgoogle.com\/)\n\n## 10\\. Go back in time with The Musical Time Machine\n![Travel the world with this musical time machine](https:\/\/media.restless.co.uk\/uploads\/2020\/08\/musical_time_machine.jpg)\n\nWith this musical time machine, you can listen to music from any decade and country of your choice.\n\nVisit Brazil in the 1960s or China in the 1990s, or if you’re not sure what you’d like to listen to, simply choose the shuffle option, and listen to the curator’s choice.\n\nYou can also submit your own musical suggestions! The creators built this tool to broaden people’s musical horizons.\n\n[Take me back with The Musical Time Machine](https:\/\/radiooooo.com\/)\n\n## 11\\. Find the invisible cow\n![](https:\/\/media.restless.co.uk\/uploads\/2020\/05\/cow.jpg)\n\nIf you’ve got a spare couple of minutes, why not find the invisible cow?\n\nThe louder the voice shouts “COW!” the closer you are to finding him or her. Click when you think you’ve found their hiding place.\n\n[Find the invisible cow](https:\/\/findtheinvisiblecow.com\/)\n\n## 12\\. Create your own background noise\n![](https:\/\/media.restless.co.uk\/uploads\/2020\/05\/a-soft-murmur.jpg)\n\nA Soft Murmur has a range of relaxing sounds that you can listen to when you’re trying to focus and block out distractions. These include rain, waves, and birds chirping.\n\nYou can blend sounds together until you find the perfect mix.\n\n[Get started with A Soft Murmur](https:\/\/asoftmurmur.com\/)\n\n## 13\\. Send someone a bear hug\n![Send someone a hug in a box](https:\/\/media.restless.co.uk\/uploads\/2021\/07\/bearhug-21-fun-things-to-do-online-2.jpg)\n\nWould you like to brighten someone’s day? You can use this tool to send someone something which will make them smile. BearHugs has several fun and thoughtful letterbox-friendly packages that you can send to loved ones.\n\nBoxes come in a range of different sizes and prices, but each box opens to reveal outstretched paws and a ‘Consider this a bear hug’ message.\n\nContents of the box can include things like a vegan chocolate teddy bear, a ‘hugs’ card, and a mini tea and biscuits kit.\n\n[Send a hug in a box with BearHugs](https:\/\/bearhugsgifts.com\/shop)\n\n## 14\\. Explore the stars\n![](https:\/\/media.restless.co.uk\/uploads\/2020\/05\/stars.jpg)\n\n100,000 Stars is one of the most beautiful sites I’ve found on the internet. You can explore the universe and learn about the stars. You get to navigate your way around the galaxy and zoom in on stars of interest when you want to find out more.\n\nIf you don’t know where to start, you can choose to take an existing tour. You might also like to have a read of our article, [An introduction to stargazing](https:\/\/restless.co.uk\/leisure-and-lifestyle\/learning\/an-introduction-to-stargazing\/), to find out more.\n\n[Explore the skies with 100,000 Stars](https:\/\/stars.chromeexperiments.com\/)\n\n## 15\\. See how your favourite websites have evolved\n![See how your favourite websites have evolved](https:\/\/media.restless.co.uk\/uploads\/2020\/05\/google.jpg)\n\nSometimes we only remember how much things have changed when we take a look back at the past. Wayback Machine has more than 916 billion archived web pages that have been collected since 1996.\n\nHave you ever wondered what your favourite website looked like 20 years ago? You probably will now! The picture above was Google in 1997\\!\n\n[Take me to Wayback Machine](https:\/\/web.archive.org\/)\n\n## 16\\. Watch tornado chasers live\n![Watch tornado chasers live](https:\/\/media.restless.co.uk\/uploads\/2020\/05\/tornado.jpg)\n\nTornadoes are fascinating beasts that many of us will only ever see on TV and, for some, this makes them really intriguing\\!\n\nSevere Studios gives you the chance to experience live storm chasing with some top storm chasers.\n\nDue to the weather’s unpredictability, you’ll have to go on now and then to see if you can catch some live streaming. But, in the meantime, there’s also an archive of [tornado videos](https:\/\/www.severestudios.com\/2019\/05\/18\/dangerous-tornado-intercept-minneola-5-17-19\/) that dates back as far as July 2008.\n\n[Join the action with Severe Studios](https:\/\/www.severestudios.com\/livechase\/)\n\n## 17\\. Complete a Rubik's cube\n![complete a rubik's cube](https:\/\/media.restless.co.uk\/uploads\/2020\/05\/rubix.jpg)\n\nIf you like puzzles and want to have a go at a Rubik’s Cube, now you can – online! You rotate, shuffle, and realign the 3D cube like you would with the real-life version.\n\nIf you complete it, why not try and beat your previous time?\n\n[Solve a Rubik's Cube online](http:\/\/iamthecu.be\/)\n\n## 18\\. Go on a random adventure with MapCrunch\n![](https:\/\/media.restless.co.uk\/uploads\/2020\/05\/street-view.jpg)\n\nWhen you arrive on MapCrunch’s website, all you have to do is hit ‘Go’, and you’ll be transported to a random Google Street View of a location anywhere in the world.\n\nOn my first three goes, I went to Thailand, France, and Singapore\\!\n\n[Take me across the world with MapCrunch](https:\/\/www.mapcrunch.com\/)\n\nIf you enjoy MapCrunch and want to put your geography skills to the test, you could have a go at GeoGuessr. This game uses Google Street View imagery to place you anywhere in the world, and you have to beat the clock to guess your location. It’s addictive and lots of fun\\!\n\n[Discover the world with GeoGuessr](https:\/\/www.geoguessr.com\/)\n\n## 19\\. Get rewarded for filling out surveys\n![](https:\/\/media.restless.co.uk\/uploads\/2023\/04\/get-rewarded-for-filling-out-surveys.jpg)\n\nIf you’ve got a few minutes spare, why not earn a reward or two? There are plenty of websites and apps that allow you to earn cash or vouchers by taking short surveys.\n\nThe great thing about these apps and websites is that you can usually access them anytime and anywhere – on the bus, train, or during your lunch break at work.\n\n[Get started with Branded Surveys](https:\/\/surveys.gobranded.com\/)\n\n## 20\\. Do nothing for two minutes\n![Do nothing for two minutes](https:\/\/media.restless.co.uk\/uploads\/2020\/05\/do-nothing.jpg)\n\nThis website encourages you to sit back, relax, and do nothing for two minutes while you listen to the sound of ocean waves. If you touch your mouse or keyboard, the two minutes restart.\n\nThis handy tool gives you permission to switch off and do nothing – something that many of us struggle to do.\n\nIf you find that you enjoy taking a couple of minutes to do nothing, then remain in the present for as long as it brings you peace.\n\n[Do nothing for two minutes](http:\/\/www.donothingfor2minutes.com\/)\n\nWhy not read our article [10 everyday activities that can help you stay in the present moment](https:\/\/restless.co.uk\/health\/healthy-mind\/10-everyday-activities-that-can-help-you-stay-in-the-present-moment\/), or our [introductory guide to mindfulness](https:\/\/restless.co.uk\/leisure-and-lifestyle\/an-introduction-to-mindfulness\/) for more ideas on how to take a quiet moment to yourself?\n\n## 21\\. Listen to Boom Radio\n![](https:\/\/media.restless.co.uk\/uploads\/2023\/04\/listen-to-boom-radio.jpg)\n\nBoom Radio is a free, national radio station aimed at baby boomers (people born between 1946 and 1964). It’s a mix of music, conversations, and presenter personality – and the overarching feedback from listeners is that the station “makes them feel young again”.\n\nYou might also be interested in reading our [interview with Boom Radio founder Phil Riley](https:\/\/restless.co.uk\/career-advice\/personal-stories\/how-phil-riley-co-founded-a-radio-station-for-over-50s-our-listeners-say-that-it-makes-them-feel-young-again\/), where he explains some of his reasons for setting up the station.\n\n[Listen to Boom Radio online](https:\/\/www.boomradiouk.com\/)\n\n## Final thoughts…\nWe hope the websites above have either made you smile, allowed you to take a break, or given you some inspiration.\n\nFor more ideas on how to spend your free time – either online or otherwise – why not head over to our [hobbies and activities section](https:\/\/restless.co.uk\/leisure-and-lifestyle\/hobbies-activities\/)? Here, you’ll find articles like [8 unusual hobbies you might not have tried](https:\/\/restless.co.uk\/leisure-and-lifestyle\/learning\/unusual-hobbies-you-might-not-have-tried\/) and [20 fun and useful apps for Android and iOS](https:\/\/restless.co.uk\/leisure-and-lifestyle\/home-garden\/fun-and-useful-apps-for-android-and-ios\/).\n\nYou might also like to browse Rest Less Events, where you’ll find over 100 live online events each month. From [Tai Chi](https:\/\/events.restless.co.uk\/event-calendar\/tai-chi\/) and [Pilates](https:\/\/events.restless.co.uk\/event-calendar\/pilates-standing-class\/) to [book clubs](https:\/\/events.restless.co.uk\/event-calendar\/?categories=book-club) and [history talks](https:\/\/events.restless.co.uk\/event-calendar\/?categories=history), there’s something for everyone here.\n\n[Browse Rest Less Events](https:\/\/events.restless.co.uk\/)\n\n**Have you got any suggestions for other online activities that you’d like to share? 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Boilerpipe Text	Elise Christian is Lifestyle Editor at Rest Less. She joined Rest Less in 2018 after achieving a first class Master’s Degree in Journalism from the University of Kent, and writes across a range of lifestyle topics such as mental health, home and garden, and fashion and beauty. Prior to this, she worked as a freelance writer for small businesses and also spent a year training to be a midwife. Elise spends her spare time going to the gym, reading trashy romance novels, and hanging out with loved ones. She also loves animals, and has a fascination with sharks and tornadoes. * Links with an * by them are affiliate links which help Rest Less stay free to use as they can result in a payment or benefit to us. You can read more on how we make money here . Share with a friend:
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But, there’s nothing wrong with having some lighthearted fun online as well. You can track sharks, explore the stars, or do something quick and creative. There’s practically no limit to what you can do on the internet.* With this in mind, we’ve come up with 21 online activities that you can turn to when you need a break, a distraction or just something to make you smile. We’d love to hear which ones you enjoyed. ## 1\. Track sharks, dolphins, and turtles with OCEARCH Tracker ![Track turtles, sharks, and dolphins](https://media.restless.co.uk/uploads/2020/08/ocearch_image.jpg) This tracker can be downloaded as an app or accessed online. It lets you keep track of tagged ocean animals around the world by showing you where they currently are and where they’ve recently been. You can find out each animal’s name, as well as their weight and length\! If you log in regularly, you can search for your favourite animal by name and see where they’re currently swimming. My favourite is a White Shark named Helena. She’s 12ft 5ins, weighs 1,928lbs, and I last spotted her along the Atlantic Coast of South Carolina! Who will your favourite animal be? [Track animals with OCEARCH](https://www.ocearch.org/tracker) ## 2\. Meet Jan in the woods Why not check out Jan’s YouTube page, which is dedicated to appreciating the natural world? With videos focused on topics like [forest bathing](https://restless.co.uk/health/healthy-mind/how-to-connect-with-nature-through-forest-bathing/), [gardening](https://restless.co.uk/leisure-and-lifestyle/home-garden/), and [wildlife](https://restless.co.uk/leisure-and-lifestyle/learning/weird-and-wonderful-animals-you-can-find-in-the-uk/), Jan aims to bring people a calming and [mindful experience](https://restless.co.uk/health/healthy-mind/an-introduction-to-mindfulness/) by helping them [connect with nature](https://restless.co.uk/health/healthy-mind/ways-to-connect-with-nature-and-feel-inspired/). [See Jan's Into the Woods series](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfYUrMf65IPmbEojv7ENidA) ## 3\. Print off some free drawings to colour in ![colouring](https://media.restless.co.uk/uploads/2021/09/fox-colouring-in-fun-things.jpg) Colouring is a relaxing and mindful activity that’ll keep you busy and help you to get creative. Just Colour has a range of drawings that you can print out and colour in. [Get colouring with Just Colour](https://www.justcolor.net/) ## 4\. Explore live cams around the world ![](https://media.restless.co.uk/uploads/2020/05/live-puppies.jpg) Sometimes, it can be nice to have a change of scenery to break up our day-to-day routines. [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=live+cams) and [Explore](https://explore.org/livecams) have plenty of live webcams from around the world that you can have a nosy at when you’ve got some spare time. Our favourite ones are… - The [Live Puppy Playroom](https://explore.org/livecams/dog-bless-you/service-puppy-cam) and [The Kitten Rescue Sanctuary](https://explore.org/livecams/kitten-rescue/kitten-rescue-cam) – see what puppies and kittens in America are getting up to when they think no one’s watching. - [A stunning, real-time view of the Canal of Cannaregio and Guglie Bridge in Venice](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpZAez2oYsA) – the colours are amazing\! - [Gorilla Forest Corridor](https://explore.org/livecams/african-wildlife/gorilla-forest-corridor) – check in with gorillas in eastern Congo. ## 5\. Paint with flames ![Paint with flames](https://media.restless.co.uk/uploads/2020/05/flame-painter.jpg) Are your creative skills on fire? With this tool, they will be\! Flame Painter is an experimental tool that’ll allows you to create some cool graphic designs. It can be as precise or as random as you like, and it’s a great opportunity to express yourself. [Get creative with Flame Painter](https://www.escapemotions.com/experiments/flame/index.php) ## 6\. Watch a TED talk ![watch a ted talk](https://media.restless.co.uk/uploads/2020/05/ted-talks.jpg) TED talks cover all sorts of topics from personal growth and business to the possibility of alien life. They can be incredibly motivational and are given by people who have a genuine passion for their topic. If you’re looking for some inspiration or just fancy learning something new, it’s worth browsing TED’s website. [Get inspired with a TED Talk](https://www.ted.com/) ## 7\. Let go of worrying thoughts with Pixel Thoughts ![](https://media.restless.co.uk/uploads/2020/05/star.jpg) Pixel Thoughts is a basic tool that allows you to write down a worry and watch it get smaller and smaller. At the same time, positive messages will flash up on the screen. It won’t completely fix all your problems, but it might help you forget them for a few moments. Just the sentiment behind the tool was enough to make me smile\! [Let go with Pixel Thoughts](https://www.pixelthoughts.co/) You may also find some useful tips on managing any worries in our articles: [7 tips for coping with stress and anxiety](https://restless.co.uk/health/healthy-mind/tips-for-coping-with-stress-and-anxiety/), and [3 breathing exercises for anxiety and stress relief](https://restless.co.uk/health/healthy-mind/3-breathing-exercises-to-try-when-you-feel-stressed-or-anxious/). ## 8\. Use up what you have in your kitchen with a SuperCook recipe ![Use up what you have in your kitchen with a SuperCook recipe](https://media.restless.co.uk/uploads/2020/05/supercook.jpg) Got a few random ingredients in your kitchen cupboards that you’re not sure what to do with? SuperCook will ask you what these food items are before providing recipes using these ingredients. Never has there been a better way to [reduce your food waste](https://restless.co.uk/money/everyday-finance/apps-to-reduce-food-waste-and-save-money/)\! [Find a recipe with SuperCook](https://www.supercook.com/#/recipes) ## 9\. Play: Quick Draw ![](https://media.restless.co.uk/uploads/2020/05/doodle.jpg) This little game is highly addictive, so play at your own risk! Get ready to practise your doodling skills… [Check out Quick Draw](https://quickdraw.withgoogle.com/) ## 10\. Go back in time with The Musical Time Machine ![Travel the world with this musical time machine](https://media.restless.co.uk/uploads/2020/08/musical_time_machine.jpg) With this musical time machine, you can listen to music from any decade and country of your choice. Visit Brazil in the 1960s or China in the 1990s, or if you’re not sure what you’d like to listen to, simply choose the shuffle option, and listen to the curator’s choice. You can also submit your own musical suggestions! The creators built this tool to broaden people’s musical horizons. [Take me back with The Musical Time Machine](https://radiooooo.com/) ## 11\. Find the invisible cow ![](https://media.restless.co.uk/uploads/2020/05/cow.jpg) If you’ve got a spare couple of minutes, why not find the invisible cow? The louder the voice shouts “COW!” the closer you are to finding him or her. Click when you think you’ve found their hiding place. [Find the invisible cow](https://findtheinvisiblecow.com/) ## 12\. Create your own background noise ![](https://media.restless.co.uk/uploads/2020/05/a-soft-murmur.jpg) A Soft Murmur has a range of relaxing sounds that you can listen to when you’re trying to focus and block out distractions. These include rain, waves, and birds chirping. You can blend sounds together until you find the perfect mix. [Get started with A Soft Murmur](https://asoftmurmur.com/) ## 13\. Send someone a bear hug ![Send someone a hug in a box](https://media.restless.co.uk/uploads/2021/07/bearhug-21-fun-things-to-do-online-2.jpg) Would you like to brighten someone’s day? You can use this tool to send someone something which will make them smile. BearHugs has several fun and thoughtful letterbox-friendly packages that you can send to loved ones. Boxes come in a range of different sizes and prices, but each box opens to reveal outstretched paws and a ‘Consider this a bear hug’ message. Contents of the box can include things like a vegan chocolate teddy bear, a ‘hugs’ card, and a mini tea and biscuits kit. [Send a hug in a box with BearHugs](https://bearhugsgifts.com/shop) ## 14\. Explore the stars ![](https://media.restless.co.uk/uploads/2020/05/stars.jpg) 100,000 Stars is one of the most beautiful sites I’ve found on the internet. You can explore the universe and learn about the stars. You get to navigate your way around the galaxy and zoom in on stars of interest when you want to find out more. If you don’t know where to start, you can choose to take an existing tour. You might also like to have a read of our article, [An introduction to stargazing](https://restless.co.uk/leisure-and-lifestyle/learning/an-introduction-to-stargazing/), to find out more. [Explore the skies with 100,000 Stars](https://stars.chromeexperiments.com/) ## 15\. See how your favourite websites have evolved ![See how your favourite websites have evolved](https://media.restless.co.uk/uploads/2020/05/google.jpg) Sometimes we only remember how much things have changed when we take a look back at the past. Wayback Machine has more than 916 billion archived web pages that have been collected since 1996. Have you ever wondered what your favourite website looked like 20 years ago? You probably will now! The picture above was Google in 1997\! [Take me to Wayback Machine](https://web.archive.org/) ## 16\. Watch tornado chasers live ![Watch tornado chasers live](https://media.restless.co.uk/uploads/2020/05/tornado.jpg) Tornadoes are fascinating beasts that many of us will only ever see on TV and, for some, this makes them really intriguing\! Severe Studios gives you the chance to experience live storm chasing with some top storm chasers. Due to the weather’s unpredictability, you’ll have to go on now and then to see if you can catch some live streaming. But, in the meantime, there’s also an archive of [tornado videos](https://www.severestudios.com/2019/05/18/dangerous-tornado-intercept-minneola-5-17-19/) that dates back as far as July 2008. [Join the action with Severe Studios](https://www.severestudios.com/livechase/) ## 17\. Complete a Rubik's cube ![complete a rubik's cube](https://media.restless.co.uk/uploads/2020/05/rubix.jpg) If you like puzzles and want to have a go at a Rubik’s Cube, now you can – online! You rotate, shuffle, and realign the 3D cube like you would with the real-life version. If you complete it, why not try and beat your previous time? [Solve a Rubik's Cube online](http://iamthecu.be/) ## 18\. Go on a random adventure with MapCrunch ![](https://media.restless.co.uk/uploads/2020/05/street-view.jpg) When you arrive on MapCrunch’s website, all you have to do is hit ‘Go’, and you’ll be transported to a random Google Street View of a location anywhere in the world. On my first three goes, I went to Thailand, France, and Singapore\! [Take me across the world with MapCrunch](https://www.mapcrunch.com/) If you enjoy MapCrunch and want to put your geography skills to the test, you could have a go at GeoGuessr. This game uses Google Street View imagery to place you anywhere in the world, and you have to beat the clock to guess your location. It’s addictive and lots of fun\! [Discover the world with GeoGuessr](https://www.geoguessr.com/) ## 19\. Get rewarded for filling out surveys ![](https://media.restless.co.uk/uploads/2023/04/get-rewarded-for-filling-out-surveys.jpg) If you’ve got a few minutes spare, why not earn a reward or two? There are plenty of websites and apps that allow you to earn cash or vouchers by taking short surveys. The great thing about these apps and websites is that you can usually access them anytime and anywhere – on the bus, train, or during your lunch break at work. [Get started with Branded Surveys](https://surveys.gobranded.com/) ## 20\. Do nothing for two minutes ![Do nothing for two minutes](https://media.restless.co.uk/uploads/2020/05/do-nothing.jpg) This website encourages you to sit back, relax, and do nothing for two minutes while you listen to the sound of ocean waves. If you touch your mouse or keyboard, the two minutes restart. This handy tool gives you permission to switch off and do nothing – something that many of us struggle to do. If you find that you enjoy taking a couple of minutes to do nothing, then remain in the present for as long as it brings you peace. [Do nothing for two minutes](http://www.donothingfor2minutes.com/) Why not read our article [10 everyday activities that can help you stay in the present moment](https://restless.co.uk/health/healthy-mind/10-everyday-activities-that-can-help-you-stay-in-the-present-moment/), or our [introductory guide to mindfulness](https://restless.co.uk/leisure-and-lifestyle/an-introduction-to-mindfulness/) for more ideas on how to take a quiet moment to yourself? ## 21\. Listen to Boom Radio ![](https://media.restless.co.uk/uploads/2023/04/listen-to-boom-radio.jpg) Boom Radio is a free, national radio station aimed at baby boomers (people born between 1946 and 1964). It’s a mix of music, conversations, and presenter personality – and the overarching feedback from listeners is that the station “makes them feel young again”. You might also be interested in reading our [interview with Boom Radio founder Phil Riley](https://restless.co.uk/career-advice/personal-stories/how-phil-riley-co-founded-a-radio-station-for-over-50s-our-listeners-say-that-it-makes-them-feel-young-again/), where he explains some of his reasons for setting up the station. [Listen to Boom Radio online](https://www.boomradiouk.com/) ## Final thoughts… We hope the websites above have either made you smile, allowed you to take a break, or given you some inspiration. For more ideas on how to spend your free time – either online or otherwise – why not head over to our [hobbies and activities section](https://restless.co.uk/leisure-and-lifestyle/hobbies-activities/)? 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