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Cool, Weird, Unique Old Websites, vol. 1

1. https://becomeagnome.com

Here, you can - as the website name implies - become a gnome. Why? Who knows. 

2. http://www.furnitureporn.com

Supposedly, this goofy website was featured in some major publications, back in the day. 

3. http://www.superbad.com

Superbad is a web art installation created by Ben Benjamin in 1997. You just don't see this kind of thing, anymore...whatever it is.

4. http://www.chachich.com/mdchachi/jpizza.html

The internet's first Japanese pizza page, in all of its revolting glory. Seriously, the Japanese do some horrific things with food. 

5. https://www.publicstairs.com

I can't imagine anyone being that fascinated by outdoor staircases, but who am I to judge?

6. https://kyliedog.com/psychic/index.html

The Psychic Puppy Network, a charming website based on the 90s TV ads for the 'Psychic Friends Network', is where a small dog will tell you your fortune, lucky numbers, and so on.

7. https://www.yahooserious.com

The website for Aussie comedic actor Yahoo Serious. They really broke the mold when they made him!

8. http://www.staggeringbeauty.com

A newer website from 2013 - warning: flashing images, loud noises.

9. http://www.deadword.com/

One of the first-ever online magazines, it started in 1995 and lasted until 2000. The parts you can still access are rather interesting, IMHO.

10. http://www.nekorin.neko.jp

Titled "Assorted Cats" in English, this is personal page of a feline-obsessed Japanese woman. Pages upon pages of cat pix await you.

11.  https://www.entrances2hell.co.uk

I would totally buy the Entrances2Hell coffee mug, if only it were still available!

12. http://www.tombstonebuilder.com

This site, along with the four others listed below (and a few more I didn't bother to link), are the work of one Tom Blackwell, who will remain a complete mystery because his personal page appears to be defunct. Anyway, these five sites let you add whatever zany text you want to the photos. Let your imagination run wild!

13. http://www.customreceipt.com

Wow, this looks especially old, even by my standards!

14. http://www.customroadsign.com

Welcome to BFE (Bumfuck Egypt), population: YOU

15. http://www.prescriptionmaker.com

Help get yourself a day off from work, or any other obligation you'd rather not show up to.

16. http://www.customweddingsign.com

Proclaim your true love for all to see! 

17. https://evil-guide.tripod.com

"So you've decided to be evil - a step-by-step guide to joining the Forces of Darkness".

18. http://www.utterpants.co.uk/index.html

British humor...no, wait, I mean humour website, last updated in 2006.

19. http://candyaddict.com/blog

An online place for sugar junkies to get their fix.

20. http://allaboutfrogs.org/froglnd.shtml

Toad-ally rad super old-school website, hop on over and check it out!

21. http://pencilpages.com/gallery/index.htm

Where else can you see a vintage hot pink Linton Hep Cat 448 #2?

22. https://www.deadjournal.com/

"Not just a LiveJournal ripoff, it's *the first* LiveJournal ripoff!" -- still functioning in 2025.

23. https://kraftmstr.com/

Visit the Zen Temple of Enlightenment, read The Devil's Dictionary, or amuse yourself with the other options on this old homepage.

24. http://www.packingheat.com/index.html

"Tips, tutorials, and insane rantings designed to help the reader become the most anti-social they can be."

25. https://web.mit.edu/41w/www/old/1999/humour/Roommate.html

50 Ways to Confuse Your Roommate...don't try this at home, kids.

26. https://www.math.uni-bielefeld.de/~sillke/Twister/fun/elevator-fun90.html

90 Fun Things to Do in an Elevator -- another wacky list from back in the day.

27. https://stefangagne.com/spatulacity/button.htm 

Stop and take a gander at "The Really Big Button That Doesn't Do Anything", an online tourist attraction along the old Information Superhighway.

28. https://stefangagne.com/spatulacity/

Someone was clearly a big fan of "Weird Al" Yankovic's movie, UHF (1989).

29. http://totallycool.net/

Kinda reminds me of a Dr. Bronner's soap label, in a way. 

30. http://www.relaxorium.com/

Stressed out? Take a break and unwind at The Los Angeles Mental Relaxorium. 

I think this list is long enough...go see "Cool, Weird, Unique Old Websites, vol. 2"!



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