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Procatinator.com: It's what the Internet was designed for
While the Internet offers us access to a plethora of educational information and tools to live our lives better and more efficiently, some of us know what it's really for: cats and procrastination.
Drawastickman.com: Animate your nostalgia
We've been drawing stick figures since we were kids, and today's website wants to feed your nostalgia.
From cartoons to celebs to bread, everyone has a look-alike
Totally Looks Like uses the magic of the Internet to bring look-alikes together in one place.
The Letter Project: Messages in motion
Nobody sends letters anymore.
Websiteslike.org: More of the same in a good way
With this site, you just type in a favorite website and it will give you a collection of similar domains.
Usefulcharts.com: Charts...useful ones
Remember that time in junior high school where you had to memorize all the classifications of animals?
Politwoops.sunlightfoundation.com: Politicians' deleted tweets
Not all deleted tweets are as self-maligning as Weiner's and not all politicians who make Twitter slip-ups are as high-profile, but a website launched last May aims to collect them all going forward.
Zamzar.com: Free online file conversion
Times change and so do video file formats. Unfortunately, not all computers speak the same language. But don't worry. WTOP is here with a website to set you and your files free.
Website of the Week: IsAbeVigodaDead.com
Abe Vigoda died in 1982 according to People magazine, yet he was able to appear in one of the most popular commercials in the 2010 Super Bowl. This week's WOTW will answer the question: Is Abe Vigoda dead?
Thenicestplaceontheinter.net: Need a hug?
Feeling down? If the usual methods (crying to a friend, eating an entire pizza, blowing up some virtual bad guys, etc.) aren't working, might we suggest The Nicest Place on the Internet.
EarthCam.com: See the world as it happens
"Where the world watches the world."
BargainSwoop.com: No more email newsletters
Thursday is Thanksgiving which means the scariest day of the year, which isn't Halloween, has yet to come. BargainSwoop makes finding deals easy and keeps your inbox clear.
Cowbird.com: A place for stories
With the stories users submit, Cowbird finds connections with other stories in an effort to create a "vast, interconnected ecosystem, in which we all take part."
Coursera.org: Ivy league for free
Classes from the top universities that won't cost you a cent.
XKCD.com: A brainy webcomic
As we approach the holidays and a contentious election, we can be on information overload. So, this week's website is for everyone who just needs a break.
Wondermind: Where art and science meet
It seems there are two types of people: those good at art and those good at science. But today's weird and wonderful Website of the Week brings them together.
Archive.org: A historical digital library
The Internet is a treasure trove of information, but as more people head for Wikipedia as opposed to the encyclopedia - how can we be sure we're getting accurate historical data?
Mint.com: Free financial planning
This completely free financial planning site offers a way to combine financial accounts in one place to make monitoring easier and savings goals more attainable.
Duolingo.com: Free language lessons
¿Sabe usted lo que esto significa?
Soundsleeping.com: Mix your own relaxation soundtrack
Are you tossing and turning when you try to sleep? Is a pulsating migraine taking over your concentration? If so, Sound Sleeping may be for you. The site lets users combine up to five sounds from a list of 37 to perfect a relaxing mix.
Website of the Week: Ninite.com
Installing software on a new computer isn't the headache it once was.
Freerice.com: Play a game, feed the world
Founded in 2007, Freerice lets users donate grains of rice simply by answering educational questions correctly in a game. The site earns money from advertisement banners displayed while users play, and in turn uses the funds to purchase rice.
DocumentaryHeaven.com: Free thought-provoking entertainment
If you've run out of options in your Netflix queue or are craving educational entertainment, today's Website of the Week is for you.
ZenniOptical.com: Prescription glasses from $6.95
ZenniOptical.com helps you save money on prescription glasses. Prices start at $6.95.
HowStuffWorks.com: The how's and why's of the world
It's an age-old question: How does that work? One website hopes to answer that and thousands of other burning questions.
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