10 Adorable Foreign Interactive Websites

by maker on 2008-07-13 21:38:35

Below are 10 websites that I believe have similar counterparts in China. The original article is titled Wow! 10 Awesome Interactive Websites, which can be directly translated as "Wow! 10 Amazing Interactive Websites". The word "awesome" can also mean "terrible." After visiting each of these websites, I found that they were neither "terrible" nor "amazing," so I used the term "cute." Of course, some people might find them boring, but I think they're okay.

1. Alien Empire

This is a website for studying insects. It was originally intended for kids like me to learn some knowledge, but in reality, it attracts more adults who spend several hours on it daily. The interactive content includes: the structure of insects, the impact of their mass reproduction on humans, whether insects are aliens in disguise, and if humans can coexist peacefully with them (which reminds me of "Men in Black").

2. The Universcale

This is likely a promotional website for Nikon's products. Its feature is "size." After clicking, a Flash appears with a ruler below showing units like cm and km. You select one, and it tells you about the scale, displaying everything from tiny spots to planetary objects, making you realize how small humans can be.

3. Make a Flake

Do you like snowflakes? This website allows you to create your own snowflake. Upon visiting, you'll get a pair of scissors and a piece of virtual paper to cut. Creating beautiful ones isn't easy, but there are others' works shared on the site, so you can admire them if you don't want to cut your own.

4. The Mini-Mizer

Is this a doll? No, it's just an image. On this website, you can create a doll-sized picture of yourself, which is quite cute. To make it look good, as always, it requires time.

5. Interactive Radio

Does it remind you of Apple products? This website offers a radio, which is essentially a music player that automatically plays suitable music based on the selected genre. Although it may seem simple, making even simple things well is challenging.

6. Neave Television

Do you enjoy watching TV with static? Do you enjoy when the screen is full of static? Do you enjoy when the TV keeps changing channels? If you do, this website is perfect for you. It simulates a TV constantly switching channels without finding a proper one. Additionally, if you dislike a channel-changing style, you can select the next one.

7. Kaleidoscope

Do you like kaleidoscopes? Here's one. The blue block on the left grid continuously rotates and scans. Place the small blocks within the small circle, and when scanned by the blue block, the large circle on the right grid will display the corresponding kaleidoscope effect. Try it yourself.

8. Neon Bible

After counting down from 60, a man appears on the screen singing. During the song, you can control his hands and head using the mouse (clicking or moving), resulting in special movements or actions. The image above shows using the mouse to flip cards between the man's hands.

9. Mr. Picasso Head

In short, this is a drawing board focused on human heads. The left side provides various elements like faces, eyes, ears, mouths, noses, beards, and hair. With your artistic flair, select and place them accordingly. Below is my work, clearly indicating my abstract art inclination.

10. Autopsy

Do you enjoy dissecting people? Or perhaps saying "dissection" sounds better. This website teaches you how to dissect a human body in detail. Aspiring doctors can take a serious look, but it's best not to view it before meals.

I wonder which one you find the most boring. Don't tell me none of them are boring. Are you interested in studying seriously? How about "16 Excellent Websites Teach You Web Design"?