AbsoluteTrivia - An online index quotations, trivia tidbits, tests, and useless facts.
American Memory - Online collections of the history and culture of the United States, totaling more than 7 million digital items.
CNN - Major news stories and detailed background analysis of current events.
Epinions - Searchable consumer-written reviews, buying tips and advice on just about anything.
Everything2 - An extensively hyperlinked collection of facts, ideas, notes and humor to which anyone can add.
GameSpot - Video game news, cheats, downloads, and reviews.
In the Beginning was the Command Line - A lengthy and insightful history of computer operating systems, with a focus on the Open Source movement, by Neal Stephenson.
The Internet Movie Database - A vast movie reference source, with extensive coverage and records - including promotional information, cast lists, statistics, awards, and ratings.
Linkston - Web news aggregator service. Linked headlines from several technology news sources.
The On-Line Books Page - Searchable and organized directory of all manner of full-text books. Over 16,000 listings.
PBS Online - Companion sites to programs and specials, online neighborhoods, and a wealth of resources for kids, parents, educators, and the general audience.
RecipeSource - Over 70,000 recipes collected from a variety of sources. Includes ethnic foods and dietetic dishes. Formerly SOAR: Searchable Online Archive of Recipes.
Star Links - Find the degrees of separation of any two entertainers. Based on Internet Movie Database records.
The Straight Dope - Searchable weekly columns covering every trivia topic imaginable.
Windows to the Universe - An extensive and graphics intensive astronomical learning system. Learn all about the Earth and Space Sciences.
Yahoo! Games - Play a variety of card and board games with other online players.