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Inquisitive about Something? Consult these Five Websites

Joydev discusses five mind-blowing resources that’ll help you get started on your journey to learn something fascinating every day. An exclusive for Different Truths.

Learning is a never-ending process. There is no fixed age or time to learn. In this fast-changing environment, it is essential that we keep ourselves updated and learn something new. How if we get an app that teaches us something new every day that we’ve never known before? There may be something that you wanted to learn for a long time but couldn’t due to a lack of time or resources. There may be something you wanted to get mastery in and talk flawlessly about that. There may be something that you wanted to speak publicly as a pro but couldn’t because you didn’t have adequate knowledge about it. Worry no more! Today, in this column, I am going to discuss five mind-blowing resources that’ll help you get started on your journey to learn something fascinating every day.

Learning is a never-ending process. There is no fixed age or time to learn. In this fast-changing environment, it is essential that we keep ourselves updated and learn something new. How if we get an app that teaches us something new every day that we’ve never known before? There may be something that you wanted to learn for a long time but couldn’t due to a lack of time or resources.

1.  TED.com

You probably have heard a lot about TED Talks. Visiting this app will take you to a ride to unlimited short and powerful talks, in video form-by eminent activists, influencers, scientists, and leaders.

You can sort through videos and contents by topics, which include a variety of subjects like technology, design, science, innovation, social change, nature, health, business, etc depending on your area of interest. Home to an ‘Ideas Blog’, this website also presents interesting blog posts on these subjects, in addition to a podcast section where you can find updates of daily audio programmes. These posts and podcasts help you explore the world around you with unique ideas and fresh perspectives.

2.  Aeon.co

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Covering a wide range of topics including culture, society, health, science, philosophy, and

psychology, Aeon, a web magazine, caters to various questions being Googled today. You can find diverse topics as how ‘work-from-home’ has increased the productivity of the remote workforce, the challenges faced by a father, whose son suffers from Down’s syndrome, cutting-edge technologies that could reduce our need to sleep, or about an Oxford scientist who believes in alien abduction, and many more.

Covering a wide range of topics including culture, society, health, science, philosophy, and psychology, Aeon, a web magazine, caters to various questions being Googled today. You can find diverse topics as how ‘work-from-home’ has increased the productivity of the remote workforce

Also supported by a ‘videos’ section, Aeon screens contemporary and classic documentaries. If you’re keen to learn something new and know more about new subjects or topics, Aeon is your perfect choice.  

3.  Todayifoundout.com

Inspired by the subreddit “Today I Learned” – todayifoundout.com ensures if you visit the website, you leave only after learning something new. The website covers well-researched articles in topics covering science, history, entertainment, language, people, and facts. 

With a free “Daily Knowledge” newsletter and “Weekly Wrap” version, Today I Found Out brings insights and knowledge right into your email inbox. Added to it, it also has a video presence on YouTube. 

4.  Grunge.com

The name itself suggests that this website is about the musical genre that was led by bands like Pearl Jam and Nirvana. If you are a movie geek or entertainment enthusiast, grunge.com is a perfect place for you. The website provides you with a place where you can dive into the world of weird news, fun facts, and cool tidbits on entertainment, history, science, etc.  

The name itself suggests that this website is about the musical genre that was led by bands like Pearl Jam and Nirvana. If you are a movie geek or entertainment enthusiast, grunge.com is a perfect place for you.

5.  Smithsonianmag.com

The online version of Smithsonian Magazine, smithsonianmag.com covers subjects that are studied, researched, and exhibited by the Smithsonian Institution. Some of such studies include subjects like history, science, popular culture, art, and innovation. 

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Wondering how the COVID-19 virus evolved? Head straight to this website and you’ll be served with ready content supported with photos and videos. It also has a separate section for games that not only intrigues but also satiates your thirst for knowledge. 

Wondering how the COVID-19 virus evolved? Head straight to this website and you’ll be served with ready content supported with photos and videos. It also has a separate section for games that not only intrigues but also satiates your thirst for knowledge. 

So what are you waiting for? Head straight to these websites and dive into the ocean of knowledge. Happy Learning!

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Joydev Majumdar
Joydev Majumdar completed his Masters in Journalism and Mass Communication from Central University of Orissa and is working as Technology News Writer in CIO Review Magazine. He has also worked with a UK based company as Language Consultant on a project. He completed his graduation from the Steel City, Rourkela. Settled in Bangalore, he loves travelling, reading books, interacting, writing poems and stories. Has passion for photography and writes for theatre too.

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