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The 10 Best Ways To Waste Time On The Internet

Before you know it, half the day is gone.

Ann Vondrak
May 10, 2016
Baylor University
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The 10 Best Ways To Waste Time On The Internet

Not that anyone needs any help getting this job done, but I might as well offer a little help. If you’re going to waste your time on the internet, you might as well do it watching something (somewhat) worthwhile.

1. Buzzfeed Tasty Videos

The only downside to these videos is that they make you hungry.

2. Insider

This site talks about anything and everything from the best and newest food in the world to the discovery of new sea creatures.

3. Movie Trailers

I love these because they keep me interested and excited about new movies.

4. Mojo Videos

These are the best because you can convince yourself you’re learning something while wasting time.

5. theSkimm

While you’re wasting time, you can keep up on current events. It’s like Shmoop, but for the news.

6. Animal Videos

Cute, happy fur balls of delight? Yes, please.

7. Online Quizzes

Facebook has more than enough quizzes to keep you occupied for a long time. You can learn all sorts of things such as, “Which celebrity are you most like?” and, “How long will you survive in the zombie apocalypse?”

8. Inspirational Stories

Want to get your heart warmed? Go watch those videos about a son coming home from war and embracing his dad or the owner that made an amputee bunny a wheelchair. They still make my eyes shine just writing about them.

9. Listicles

Just as you are reading this, listicles of any and every type are the best. Quick, easy, fast, and always amusing. The only downside to these is that they usually come from sketchy websites with ads that pop up every time you hit the “next” button.

10. Odyssey

Go read some Baylor Odyssey articles to pass the time. Indulge in them, laugh, learn, love, and then share them!

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