17 websites that will make you smarter

Bored of wasting time watching cat videos on YouTube or checking Facebook news? Do you want to make the most of your time on the internet?

Here is a list of websites that can make you smarter :


1. Digital Photography School

On this page, you can find articles that will boost your photographic skills, even if you are a newbie. 

It has an active forum where you can meet other photographers and connect with them.


2. Duolingo

Improve your language skills with this addictive game. 
It's like taking a language course at the university without paying. You can also try the BBC Languages site.


3. Facts

Did you know that Cleopatra lived closer to the time of the landing on the Moon than that of the construction of the pyramids in Giza? On this page, you will find data like this with links and sources. Another website of this type is Today I found out.


4. Freerice

Expand your vocabulary while helping to feed the world. It is a great way to learn something that you will use for the rest of your life and at the same time donate rice to people in need.


5. Gibbon

It is a kind of playlist to learn. Users collect videos and articles that can teach you from programming to storytelling.


6. Instructables

These videos with simple instructions will help you build up a bazooka of tennis balls. 
You can upload your creations and share your knowledge with the rest of the world. 
Another option is eHow, a portal where you can learn to cook, decorate, make a budget, manage an office, among other things.


7. Investopedia

Know everything there is to know about the world of investments, markets, and personal finances.


8. Khan Academy

His amazing videos will teach you various topics thanks to an excellent statistics system to practice. 
It is a great way to deepen your knowledge. 

Other good sites in this style are Udacity, Coursera, AcademicEarth, Memrise, and edX.


9. Lifehacker

This incredibly useful site you can find tips, tricks, downloads and shortcuts to living more easily.


10. Lumosity

Train your brain with these hilarious and scientifically designed games. 

You can create a personalized training program to improve your memory and concentration.


11. Quora

Solve your doubts through a community of intelligent people and help answer other people's questions.


12. Recipe Puppy

Introduce all the ingredients you have in your kitchen and this wonderful program will tell you what recipes you can prepare. 

It is a great way to learn to cook without the hassle of searching for components in the market.


13. Spreeder

This free page will help you learn to read faster and improve your understanding.


14. StackOverflow

This site resolves any programming questions you may have. Other good sources for this type of knowledge are Learn X in Y Minutes, Codecademy and W3Schools.


15. TED-Ed

 This new initiative launched by TED is based on the idea of “lessons worth sharing”. 

Try to ignite the curiosity of people around the world by creating a library of animated lessons created by expert educators, screenwriters, and animators. 

You can even create personalized lessons and distribute them worldwide.


16. Unplug the TV

This fun website offers you informative videos that you can watch instead of spending time on the couch watching a TV show.


17. VSauce

This YouTube channel offers the best interesting facts offered by the internet. Find answers to interesting questions such as "What would happen if the planet stops?"
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Claz.me

It is a very interesting online platform that offers lessons on various topics and aims to be the "Netflix of digital education." Their free courses in Spanish offer information on the management of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, entrepreneurship, customer service, digital marketing, and so on.
The courses have 15-minute videos and consist of playlists that delve into such interesting topics as personal and business finance.