The Best New Things on the Internet

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URL: www.hyperlapse.tllabs.io

Imagine if Google Street View was a fully immersive experience. Well, it is thanks to Hyperlapse. Combining "time-lapse and sweeping camera movements typically focused on a point-of-interest" the site let's users journey through the streets of New York City or Chicago or San Francsico without ever leaving your computer. Always dreamed of riding down the Pacific Coast Highway in Los Angeles? Now you can.

URL: www.youtube.com/user/thugnotes

Since the dawn of elementary school the necessity of reading classic literature has plagued just about everybody. Enter Sparky Sweets, Ph.D. The hilarious, albeit genuis, behind his entire operation is translating boring classic texts like, say, Pride & Prejudice into easy-to-understand summaries. If you need a quick recap of any well-known novel, he's got you covered. Think of Sparky as the Spark Notes guru. We only wish he was around when we were in school.

URL: www.runtracks.tumblr.com

Working out is tedious enough without having to shuffle though thousands of songs for your running mix. But thanks to Run Tracks, that's a thing of the past. Not only does the blog provide you with tons of pumped up songs for your workout, it categorizes them by genre, and even what type of routine you're doing (lifting, sprinting, warm-up, etc). Now you have no excuse for not getting in shape.

URL: www.officialssay.tumblr.com

Ok, so this tumblr isn't that new. But we recently stumbled upon it and can't get enough. It can be hard to keep up with all of the nonsense politicians spout on a constant basis. Which is what makes Officials Say The Darndest Things so amazing. Consider this tumblr your one-stop shop for government stupidity.

URL: www.wethinkalone.com

Screenwriter Miranda July has a new project under way, We Think Alone. The concept behind it is to showcase the ways in which all people, celebrities included, have their own perspective on the world. Giving you a glimpse into the most intimate thoughts of Lena Dunham, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and others, July conveys a broad scope of the "mundane" issues in the world. So how exactly does it work? Subscribers receive weekly email conversations from stars and everyday folk alike. One week you might get an email exchange between Kirsten Dunst and her mom about life, the next week something totally different. Whether funny or sad or strange, the beauty of the site is grounded in its ability to connect strangers through private moments of vulnerability.

URL: www.natgeofound.tumblr.com

National Geographic—what many consider the standard for photojournalism for the last 125 years—has finally decided to link up with one of the best photo-sharing platforms the Internet has to offer in Tumblr. National Geographic Found takes pictures from the very beginning of the magazine's extensive photo archive to supply you with hours worth of visual stimulation, displaying some of NatGeo's finest work from the most hidden corners of the world. Follow them, look around, and be amazed.

URL: www.humansofnewyork.com

The plethora of people in New York City is unlike anything else in the world. And at times, it's pretty easy to feel alone in a place so big. So, thanks to Brandon, the brains behind Humans of New York, you can feel more at ease. His eye for stunning photography and storytelling offers readers a tiny glimpse into the lives of New Yorkers. He collects quotes, stories and photos and turns them into a collage for the world to see. HONY is in no way new—it launched three years ago this summer—but we'd kick ourselves for leaving such an awe-inpsiring website off the list. If you haven't checked out HONY yet, go now!

Vines are a dime a dozen these days. Yet sometimes you come across one that is so epic you can't help but watch it over and over again. Dom produced just that kind of video with a seven-way poolside dunk. There are sure to be a lot of imitators, but this will reign supreme for a long time to come.

URL: www.thugkitchen.com

Who doesn't like having a good time while cooking? Thug Kitchen is a great way to step up your David Chang chef game and have fun at the same time. It provides readers with various recipes for amazing dishes in a novel way. Rather than grabbing a boring cookbook, just go on Thug Kitchen and follow the step-by-step prep method. Hilarity will surely ensue.

URL: www.youtube.com/user/JashNetwork

Jash, the comedy YouTube channel, was created by Michael Cera, Tim & Eric, Sarah Silverman, and Reggie Watts. You know, just some of the funniest people of our generation. Jash allows comedians free, uncensored reign over their creative process. Basically, anything goes—and it is absolute comedy. Aside from the creators having their own video channels, other comedians are free to hone their craft on the channel as well.