10 websites that will make you Smarter
#10 – The CIA World Factbook
You probably already know that CIA has information about pretty much everything in the world. However, what you might not know is they make most of this information available to the public on their website. You can find tons of useful information and facts, all coming from reputable sources.
Website: The CIA World Factbook
#9 – CliffsNotes
This website is very useful for high school and college students. CliffNotes has a lot of study guides and test preps, as well as resources for harder subjects like science and math that will help you master them on your own.
Website: CliffsNotes
#8 – Nerd Fitness
When we think about gym techniques and exercising in general, we usually think of bodybuilders and athletes. But, Nerd Fitness plans to change that with numerous resources and guides written from a nerd’s point of view. All of the content on this website has a bit of nerd flavor to it, with intention to make pretty much anyone feel comfortable with going to the gym.
Website: Nerd Fitness
#7 – Lumosity
Lumosity is a website with numerous little games that exercise you mind while you’re having fun. You can schedule to play a couple of games every day, and as you progress, the algorithm will recognize your weaknesses (math or memory skills for example) and assign new games so you can get better at those skills.
Website: Lumosity
#6 – Codecademy
As you probably noticed, lately everything is revolving around the Internet and smartphone applications. That means that coding, and developing websites and applications is in a higher demand than ever. Codecademy is an excellent collection of free tutorials and guides that will help you learn the basics of coding in an interactive way.
Website: Codecademy
#5 – Investopedia
Do you get intimidated when people in your social group start talking about the world of finance? If words like stocks and hedge funds make you frown, maybe it’s time to visit Investopedia and learn to understand the financial markets. Numerous tutorials, videos, and easy-to-understand news stories will help you better understand the financial world.
Website: Investopedia
#4 – Justin Guitar
What many people fail to realize is that guitar is not a hard instrument to learn, at least on a basic level. However, it can be a little difficult if you’re trying to learn it all on your own. This is why a guy named Justin created a website, where he teaches people how to play a guitar through hundreds of free lessons. Following his tutorials is probably the best way to learn this skill without having to pay a dime.
Website: Justin Guitar
#3 – Cooking For Engineers
Cooking for Engineers is not just another recipe website. By using this website you will learn not only how to make a meal, but also why you should make it like that. If you have an analytical mind and want to learn how to make your food taste good, then this is a website for you.
Website: Cooking for Engineers
#2 – Coursera
If you didn’t have the opportunity to go to a college or University, you can now take courses and free online classes from more than 80 top universities and educational organizations thanks to the Internet. Coursera offers classes in subjects such as engineering, biology, mathematics, computer science, business and more, and even offers verified certificates for some courses.
Website: Coursera
#1 – Duolingo
Topping our list of websites that will make you smarter is Duolingo. It is a free website and Android/iOS app that teaches you how to speak and write English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese. If you are diligent, you will learn how to speak a new language in a matter of months. Duolingo authors claims you will learn more than 2,000 words using their website, which is equivalent to a first-year college semester.
Website: Duolingo
Article courtesy of Dusan K and Uncover Discover
