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Inspiration (Humour)

Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest

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United States

Coming from the University of San Jose, this entertaining competition challenges the writer to compose the opening sentence of the worst of all possible novels. Follow its 'childishly simple' rules, 'wretched writers welcome'. www.bulwer-lytton.com

Cruel.com

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United States

Humorously black and sometimes over-the-top website which links to sites which qualify for the 'Cruel Site of the Day' award. From The Bureau of Atomic Tourism to Once More into the Breeches, they single out 'the vague, malicious or dark humoured.' www.cruel.com

The Fortean Times

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United States

A legend in its own, Fortean times. You might also be interested in the Skeptics magazine.

TheOnion.com

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United States

Satirical site commenting on American news. Won the award for the best humour website at the 6th Annual Webby Awards.

Rejection Collection

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United States

Subtitled 'the writers and artists on-line source for misery, commiseration and inspiration' this entertaining and friendly site works on the basis that having a good moan about your rejections will make you feel better. www.rejectioncollection.com

Said What?

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United Kingdom

A sort of quote exchange, with 3,000 quotes and proverbs on line. ranging from the quite interesting to the really funny: "I'm gonna live forever, or die trying." Joseph Heller (Catch 22). Biggest puzzle was why David Sneddon is no 1! www.saidwhat.co.uk

Urban Myths

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These sites expose the many extraordinary myths that modern communications have helped to spread.

http://www.urbanlegends.com/

http://hoaxbusters.ciac.org/HBUrbanMyths.shtml

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