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# 10 distractions, in case you need them for some reason
- URL: https://werd.io/10-distractions-in-case-you-need-them-for-some-reason/
- Published: 2024-11-05T16:28:56.000Z
- Updated: 2024-11-05T16:28:56.000Z
- Author: Ben Werdmuller
- Tags: #Import 2025-06-11 21:47

In case you’re searching for things to take your mind off the immediate horrors of the real world for, you know, *some reason*, here are ten:

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**‌[3D Workers Island](https://www.yes-thread.com/3dwiscr/#1)** is a horror story told in the form of late-nineties screenshots from forums, websites, and a mysterious screensaver.

**‌[Practical Betterments](https://practicalbetterments.com/)** is a collection of very small one-off actions that improve your life continuously. Examples include [putting a spoon in every container that needs a spoon](https://practicalbetterments.com/put-a-spoon-in-every-container-that-requires-a-spoon/) or [cutting your toothbrush in half](https://practicalbetterments.com/cut-the-end-off-your-toothbrush/). Gently unhinged.

**‌[Someone remixed a cover of Raffi’s Bananaphone with Ms. Rachel](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5g32VTfFaY)** and it’s kind of a bop?

**‌[David Gilliver creates amazing light paintings](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyv7prndj0qo)** — one of his latest was just shortlisted in the British Photography Awards. This article says he uses a lightsaber while dressed all in black; the pinnacle of Sith expression.

**‌[Witches on roller skates!](https://mastodon.social/@mintyfresh/113368524463802677)** Sure, Halloween’s over. But witches on roller skates!

**‌[That time Sir Terry Pratchett modded Oblivion](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBI4GmshqZE)** is “the untold story of how Discworld author Terry Pratchett became an unexpected contributor to the world of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion,” even as his Alzheimer’s progressed. [The video is based on this older article.](https://www.eurogamer.net/the-story-behind-the-oblivion-mod-terry-pratchett-worked-on)

**‌[After having a stroke at 25, Eilish Briscoe created a typeface to show the process of learning to write again](https://www.itsnicethat.com/features/eilish-briscoe-maybe-graphic-design-art-spotlight-190924)** — and has created a series of typographic exhibitions centered around the idea that “expression is a luxury”.

**‌[Halfbakery](https://www.halfbakery.com/)** is “a communal database of original, fictitious inventions, edited by its users”. For example, the [beardaclava](https://www.halfbakery.com/idea/beardaclava#1730301005), which is “a carefully woven balaclava that hangs as a thick and luxurious seamless extension to your existing beard, perfectly matching its colour and hair quality”.

**‌[Godchecker](https://www.godchecker.com/)** is here for you if you need to check a god. “Our legendary mythology encyclopedia now includes nearly four thousand weird and wonderful Gods, Supreme Beings, Demons, Spirits and Fabulous Beasts from all over the world.” Comprehensive.

**‌[Wigmaker](https://redgem.games/wigmaker/)** is a game about making wigs. [And it’s open source!](https://github.com/andywilsonuk/wigmaker/)