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SITE OF THE DAY ARCHIVE
"Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves,
or we know where we can find information upon it."

- Samuel Johnson

DEC 2021


Previous Archives

DATE SITE OF THE DAY
12/1/21    How to Identify that Light in the Sky
   What is that light in the sky? Perhaps one of humanity's more common questions, an answer may result from a few quick observations.
12/2/21    Seterra
   Welcome to Seterra, the ultimate map quiz site! You can use Seterra from any web browser to explore the world and learn about its countries, capitals, cities, rivers, lakes and more!
12/3/21    World Stats
   Live world statistics on population, government and economics, society and media, environment, food, water, energy and health.
12/4/21    Museum of Failure
   Museum of Failure is a collection of failed products and services from around the world.
12/5/21    Best Watch
   The full Netflix catalog ranked by IMDb rating to prevent your analysis paralysis. Narrow down your choice by filtering by year, genre or number of votes — and create wishlists for later.
12/6/21    Mappin
   Create your own printable custom maps.
12/7/21    Report Fraud to the FTC
   Have you ever received a call or a text message from someone pretending to be your bank or government agency to try and trick you into revealing your personal information? That’s a form of fraud that the Federal Trade Commission wants to hear from you about. In the US, report that so offenders can be brought to justice. In Canada, report such cases to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.
12/8/21    Justwatch
   Quickly figure out which streaming platform has the show you want to watch by searching for it at the Justwatch website. Results also include any options available to view the show for free.
12/9/21    Explore Human Anatomy Physiology
   Explore the human anatomy by selecting the anatomy section of interest to you.
12/10/21    25 Best Movies of 2021
   The movies never really went away, but the best of 2021 still made it feel like they came back with a vengeance.
12/11/21    A Year in Search: Google Trends 2021
   "Explore the year's biggest moments and the questions they inspired."
12/12/21    CNN: 2021 In Review Fast Facts
   "Read CNN's Fast Facts about 2021 to learn about domestic and international events that have taken place during the year."
12/13/21    Yahoo 2021 Year in Review
   Take a look at what the world was searching for in 2021 and in years past.
12/14/21    5 Books Bill Gates Loved This Year
   "I read a lot of great books this year—including John Doerr’s latest about climate change—but these were some of my favorites."
12/15/21    Real-Time Space Weather
   SpaceWeatherLive is an initiative of Parsec vzw, a non-profit organization from Belgium which consists of several websites about astronomy, space, space weather, aurora and related subjects.
12/16/21    NPR: Best Music of 2021
   Perhaps the crowning of Cardi and Megan's "WAP" last year signaled a transgressive sea change. Maybe, after 20 months behind masks, we felt like revealing ourselves again. Perhaps we kept some truths concealed during dire straits, so as not to appear frivolous (or feral) in the face of unforgiving circumstance. We could be human again, and it felt good to be back. It's our sincere hope that as you make your way through our 7-hour playlist of the year's 100 best songs, you'll feel the same.
12/17/21    5 Holiday Scams to Avoid
   Stay a step ahead of cybercriminals this season by being aware of these scams.
12/18/21    Readow
   Readow creates personalized recommendations for a user on interesting books to read. The recommendations are generated by their AI system by analyzing huge amounts of data ( such as reviews from readers and ratings of specific books) concerning the reading preferences of other book lovers.
12/19/21    Travel the world From Home
   Live-stream a tour in one of 450+ locations around the world.
12/20/21   
  
12/21/21    The Old Farmer's Almanac: WINTER SOLSTICE 2021: THE FIRST DAY OF WINTER
   Winter officially begins with the Winter Solstice on December 21, 2021. This is the astronomical first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. Enjoy the winter solstice facts, folklore, FAQs, and more!
12/22/21    The 100 greatest innovations of 2021
   When we wrapped last year’s Best of What’s New awards, the PopSci staff wasn’t certain about what lay ahead. COVID-19 vaccines on their way into the public’s arms sparked hope, but signs of a looming supply-chain pinch left us wondering about the potential of the year in innovation to come. So, as we gathered to debate the winners, we were well prepared to be, well, underwhelmed. But what we found instead inspired quite the opposite reaction: Faced with the challenges of limited resources, a chip shortage, and an ongoing pandemic, engineers, developers, and scientists did a lot with what they had.
12/23/21    CNN: 2021 In Review Fast Facts
   "Read CNN's Fast Facts about 2021 to learn about domestic and international events that have taken place during the year."
12/24/21    Google Santa Tracker
   Use Google Santa Tracker to follow Santa Claus on Google Maps as he travels around the world.
12/25/21    HowStuffWorks: How Christmas Works
   "For hundreds of millions of people around the world, Christmas is the biggest holiday of the year. Have you ever wondered where traditions like Santa Claus come from? Find out at this How Stuff Works site."
12/26/21    Boxing Day 2021
   Learn the origins of Boxing Day and what it has morphed into in today's world.
12/27/21    CNN: 2021 The Year in Pictures
   "The year in pictures: CNN treks across the globe, looking back on the events that shaped 2021."
12/28/21    New York Times: The 10 Best Books of 2021
   The editors of The Times Book Review choose the best fiction and nonfiction titles this year.
12/29/21    PC Magazine: Best of the Year 2021
   Our experts test and rate hundreds of products each year. We’re updating our roundups all the time, so you always know what’s best to buy. See the latest top picks in our most popular categories...
12/30/21    Obama’s Favorite Books, Movies, and Music From 2021
   "Here’s my annual list of favorite books, music, and movies. Art always sustains and nourishes the soul. But for me, music and storytelling felt especially urgent during this pandemic year — a way to connect even when we were cooped up."
12/31/21    Time and Date: When Year 2022 Starts Around the World
   "With 38 different local times in use, it takes 26 hours for the New Year to encompass all time zones. Find out in which order they enter 2019 and which countries are first and last."


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