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This is a list of hobbies. A hobby is a spare-time recreational pursuit. ...
(See also: The Amateur Scientist) For the 1994 film, see Amateur (film). ...
A magnet levitating above a high-temperature superconductor demonstrates the Meissner effect. ...
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It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Microscopy. ...
For other uses, see Chemistry (disambiguation). ...
Kitchen Chemistry is the practice of chemistry using common household chemicals and common household equipment. ...
Surface mount electronic components Electronics is the study of the flow of charge through various materials and devices such as semiconductors, resistors, inductors, capacitors, nano-structures and vacuum tubes. ...
For other uses, see Fireworks (disambiguation). ...
Genealogy (from Greek: γενεα, genea, family; and λÏγοÏ, logos, knowledge) is the study and tracing of family pedigrees. ...
For alternative meanings see laser (disambiguation). ...
Mass-Observation was a United Kingdom social research organisation founded in 1937. ...
A magnet levitating above a high-temperature superconductor demonstrates the Meissner effect. ...
For other uses, see robot (disambiguation). ...
Scientific Americans, The Amateur Scientist column was the definitive how-to resource for citizen-scientists for over 72 years [1928 - 2001]. The column was highly regarded for revealing the brass-tacks secrets of research and showing home-based experimenters how to make original discoveries using only inexpensive materials. ...
For other uses, see Animal (disambiguation). ...
Animal fancy is a hobby that includes pet and exotic pet ownership, showing and other competitions, breeding and judging. ...
This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ...
This article is about animals kept for companionship. ...
Typical cat show benching cage in the US. Cats wait here until called to the ring. ...
A rescue group or rescue organization takes unwanted or abused pets and attempts to find new, caring homes for them. ...
Birding or birdwatching is a hobby concerned with the observation and study of birds (the study proper is termed American origin; birdwatching is (or more correctly, was) the commonly-used word in Great Britain and Ireland and by non-birders in the United States. ...
Beekeeping, tacuinum sanitatis casanatensis (14th century) Honey seeker depicted on 6000 year old cave painting near Valencia, Spain Beekeeping (or apiculture, from Latin apis, a bee) is the practice of intentional maintenance of honey bee colonies, commonly in hives, by humans. ...
Dog breeding is the vocation of mating carefully selected specimens to produce specific qualities and characteristics. ...
Flying a Saker Falcon A Goshawk A Hobby Falconry or hawking is an art or sport which involves the use of trained raptors (birds of prey) to hunt or pursue game for humans. ...
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Herpetoculture is the keeping of live reptiles and amphibians in captivity, whether as a hobby or as a commercial breeding operation. ...
Binomial name Equus caballus Linnaeus, 1758 The horse (Equus caballus, sometimes seen as a subspecies of the Wild Horse, Equus ferus caballus) is a large odd-toed ungulate mammal, one of ten modern species of the genus Equus. ...
This article is about the hunting of prey by human society. ...
Dog training is the process of teaching a dog (Canis lupus familiaris) to perform certain behaviors under various circumstances and in certain roles on command. ...
Small wooden sculpture depicting a Native American mother holding her child. ...
Look up Altar in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...
Beadwork is the art or craft of attaching beads to one another or to cloth using a needle and thread. ...
For other uses, see Blacksmith (disambiguation). ...
Contemporary Western Calligraphy. ...
Cosplayers Cosplay ), a portmanteau of the English words costume and play, is a Japanese subculture centered on dressing as characters from manga, anime, tokusatsu, and video games, and, less commonly, Japanese live action television shows, fantasy movies, Japanese pop music bands, Visual Kei, fantasy music stories (such as stories by...
Detail of a crocheted doily, Sweden Crochet (IPA: krÉÊÊeɪ) is a process of creating fabric from yarn or thread using a crochet hook. ...
A sample cross-stitch of a Welsh dresser Cross-stitch is a popular form of counted-thread embroidery in which X-shaped stitches are used to form a picture. ...
For other uses, see Dollhouse (disambiguation). ...
For scale drawings or plans, see Plans (drawings). ...
Embroidery in silk thread on linen, 19th century Embroidery is the art or handicraft of decorating fabric or other materials with designs stitched in strands of thread or yarn using a needle. ...
In a discussion of art or technology, enamel (or vitreous enamel, or porcelain enamel in American English) is the colorful result of fusion of powdered glass to a substrate through the process of firing, usually between 750 and 850 degrees Celsius. ...
Hercules fighting the Centaurs , engraving by Sebald Beham Engraving is the practice of incising a design onto a hard, usually flat surface, by cutting grooves into it. ...
Figure painting is the hobby of painting miniature figures and/or model figures, either in its own right or as an adjunct to role-playing games, wargames, military modeling, etc. ...
Glassblowing is the process of forming glass into useful shapes while the glass is in a molten, semi-liquid state. ...
For other uses, see Graffiti (disambiguation). ...
Look up henna in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...
Jewellery making, or jewelry making, is the art of creating jewelry (see jewellery). ...
For the record label, see Knitting Factory. ...
Leather crafting is the practice of making leather into works of art, using shaping techniques, coloring techniques or both. ...
This article is about paper folding. ...
For other uses , see Painting (disambiguation). ...
Figure painting is the hobby of painting miniature figures and/or model figures, either in its own right or as an adjunct to role-playing games, wargames, military modeling, etc. ...
Tole painting is the folk art of decorative painting on tin and wooden utensils, objects and furniture. ...
Watercolor is a painting technique making use of water-soluble pigments that are either transparent or opaque and are formulated with gum to bond the pigment to the paper. ...
Action art, also called action painting, is a form of abstract expressionism. ...
Pepakura redirects here. ...
Unfired green ware pottery on a traditional drying rack at Conner Prairie living history museum. ...
Quilter and Quilters redirect here. ...
Scrapbooking is a method for preserving personal and family history in the form of photographs, printed media, and memorabilia contained in decorated albums, or scrapbooks. ...
Sculptor redirects here. ...
Sewn redirects here. ...
Soapmaking is the process of creating soap from raw ingredients such as fats, oils and lye. ...
Strictly speaking, stained glass is glass that has been painted with silver stain and then fired. ...
Stamping may refer to more than one thing: The craft of applying ink or dyes to a product with a Rubber stamp. ...
Tweed loom, Harris, 2004 Woven sheet Weaving is an ancient textile art and craft that involves placing two sets of threads or yarn called the warp and weft of the loom and turning them into cloth. ...
Carved wooden cranes Wood carving is a form of working wood by means of a cutting tool held in the hand (this may be a power tool), resulting in a wooden figure or figurine (this may be abstract in nature) or in the ornamentation of a wooden object. ...
Artists can use woodworking to create delicate sculptures. ...
Lifecasting is the process of creating a three-dimensional copy of a living human body, through the use of molding and casting techniques. ...
// The hobby of collecting consists of acquiring specific items based on a particular interest of the collector. ...
For the province in the Philippines, see Antique (province) and for the band, see Antique (duo). ...
Chinese Jade ornament with flower design, Jin Dynasty (1115-1234 AD), Shanghai Museum. ...
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Aviation archaeology, also known as aerospace archaeology or wreck chasing, is a hobby actively practiced throughout the world by both outdoor recreationists and academics in pursuit of finding, documenting, recovering, and preserving sites important in aviation history. ...
A £20 Bank of England banknote. ...
Baseball cards from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s A baseball card is a small card printed on heavy paper stock, featuring one or more baseball players. ...
For other uses, see Beetle (disambiguation). ...
For other uses, see Book (disambiguation). ...
Composite body, painted, and glazed bottle. ...
Attorney business card 1895 Business cards are shared during formal introductions as a convenience and a memory aid. ...
For other uses of the term butterfly, see butterfly (disambiguation). ...
For other uses, see Calendar (disambiguation) A page from the Hindu calendar 1871â1872. ...
For other uses, see Camera (disambiguation). ...
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Can may mean one of several things: Look up Can in Wiktionary, the free dictionary A can or canister (also spelled cannister) is usually a products, such as the aluminum beverage can and tin can, the latter of which is usually accessed with a can opener. ...
Mature female European Black Pine cone Male cones of a pine A cone (in formal botanical usage: strobilus, plural strobili) is an organ on plants in the division Pinophyta (conifers) that contains the reproductive structures. ...
It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Bottle cap. ...
For other uses, see Christmas (disambiguation). ...
A computer game is a game composed of a computer-controlled virtual universe that players interact with in order to achieve a defined goal or set of goals. ...
For other uses, see Clock (disambiguation). ...
Coaster can refer to: A glass with a ceramic coaster under it. ...
This article is about a hobby. ...
A comic book is a magazine or book containing the art form of comics. ...
For other uses, see Crystal (disambiguation). ...
Two standard six-sided pipped dice with rounded corners. ...
1:64 scale toys 1:24 scale including models of a Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV, a Chrysler Concorde and a Chevy Express Van The term Die-cast toy here refers to any toy or collectible model produced by using the casting method. ...
Dumpster diving is the practice of rummaging through trash, whether commercial or residential, to find items of use that have been discarded. ...
In a discussion of art technology, enamel (or vitreous enamel, or porcelain enamel in American English) is the colorful result of fusion of powdered glass to a substrate through the process of firing, usually between 750 and 850 degrees Celsius. ...
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Closeup on a single white feather A feather is one of the epidermal growths that forms the distinctive outer covering, or plumage, on a bird. ...
Collecting fossilized sharks teeth is an easy way to begin collecting fossils. ...
Found objects are materials found (such as pebbles, candy wrappers, or leaves) and not made (such as inks, paints, and crayons. ...
A fountain pen is a writing instrument, more specifically a pen, that contains a reservoir of water-based ink that is fed to a nib through a feed via a combination of gravity and capillary action. ...
This article is about the video game. ...
This article is about the terms most basic meaning; a purse is also a race track term. ...
A hat is an item of clothing which is worn on the head; a kind of headgear. ...
Jewelry (the American spelling; spelled jewellery in Commonwealth English) consists of ornamental devices worn by persons, typically made with gems and precious metals. ...
A leather keychain A key with a simple text label keychain A souvenir sandal keychain from the Philippines A keychain or key chain is a small chain, usually made from metal or plastic, that connects a small item to a keyring. ...
traditional Norse knife A knife is a sharp-edged hand tool used for cutting. ...
A pocket knife is a type of folding knife with a blade that fits inside the handle. ...
Bowie knife is a term commonly used in modern times to refer to any large sheath knife. ...
// A kitchen knife is any knife that is intended to be used in food preparation. ...
// Introduction A license plate, number plate or registration plate (often referred to simply as a plate, or colloquially tag) is a small metal or plastic plate attached to a motor vehicle for official identification purposes. ...
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This article is about the comics created in Japan. ...
A Matchcover, or matchbook cover, is a thin cardboard covering that folds over match sticks in a book or pack of matches. ...
Matchbox Superfast box art. ...
Phillumenism is the hobby of collecting matchbox labels. ...
Integrated circuit of Atmel Diopsis 740 System on Chip showing memory blocks, logic and input/output pads around the periphery Microchips with a transparent window, showing the integrated circuit inside. ...
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For other uses, see Moths. ...
A Shoulder Patch, officially known as a Shoulder Sleeve Insignia (SSI) by the US Institute for Heraldry, is a multi-colored or subdued heraldic device that uniquely identifies the major unit the soldier belongs to. ...
For other uses, see Photograph (disambiguation). ...
Plate has several meanings: A plate electrode in a vacuum tube. ...
For the computer diagnostic tool, see POST card. ...
Placard redirects here: this should not be confused with Plaque or Plack Poster from the Spanish Revolution A poster is any large piece of printed paper designed to be attached to a wall or vertical surface. ...
This article is about quoting. ...
A 12-inch record (left), a 7-inch record (right), and a CD (above) Two 7 singles (left), two colored 7 singles (middle), and two 7 singles with large spindle holes (right). ...
CD may stand for: Compact Disc Canadian Forces Decoration Cash Dispenser (at least used in Japan) CD LPMud Driver Centrum-Demokraterne (Centre Democrats of Denmark) Certificate of Deposit Äeské Dráhy (Czech Railways) Chad (NATO country code) Chalmers Datorförening (computer club of the Chalmers University of Technology) a 1960s...
For the meaning of cassette in genetics, see cassette (genetics). ...
Rockhounding is the recreational collecting of rocks and/or mineral specimens from their natural environment. ...
A scale model of the Tower of London. ...
Look up Salt shaker on Wiktionary, the free dictionary For the Australian biodiversity and dryland salinity project, see Saltshaker. ...
A shopping list is a list of items to be purchased by a shopper. ...
This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ...
For other uses, see Souvenir (disambiguation). ...
For other uses, see Spoon (disambiguation). ...
This article does not cite any references or sources. ...
A label is any kind of tag attached with adhesive to something so as to identify the object or its contents. ...
Swiss longsword, 15th or 16th century Look up Sword in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...
For other uses, see Teddy bear (disambiguation). ...
A thimble A thimble is a protective shield worn on the finger or thumb. ...
Various trading cards A trading card (or collectible card) is a small card which is intended for trading and collecting. ...
A baseball card is one type of trading card, relating to baseball, usually printed on some type of paper stock or card stock. ...
Gems may be found by treasure hunters. ...
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This page is about timekeeping devices. ...
Time measuring instrument A clock (from the Latin cloca, bell) is an instrument for measuring time. ...
For other uses, see Wine (disambiguation). ...
A yardstick is a tool used to physically measure lengths of up to three feet (a yard). ...
This article is about the machine. ...
This article is about process of creating 3D computer graphics. ...
The bouncing ball animation (below) consists of these 6 frames. ...
A computer game is a game composed of a computer-controlled virtual universe that players interact with in order to achieve a defined goal or set of goals. ...
Programming redirects here. ...
Open source refers to projects that are open to the public and which draw on other projects that are freely available to the general public. ...
The free software movement, also known as the free software philosophy, began in 1983 when Richard Stallman announced the GNU Project. ...
ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest (abbreviated as ACM-ICPC or just ICPC) is an annual multi-tiered competition among the universities of the world. ...
TopCoder is a company which administers contests in computer programming. ...
Distributed computing is a method of computer processing in which different parts of a program are run simultaneously on two or more computers that are communicating with each other over a network. ...
For the uses, cultural impact, and ethical concerns of image editing, see Photo manipulation. ...
Photoshop redirects here. ...
The Apple II is one of the most collected computers in the world, and is popular amongst hobbyists. ...
Modding is a slang expression that is derived from the verb, modify, and the noun, modification. The term can refer to the act of modifying a piece of hardware or software to perform a function not intended by someone with legal rights concerning that modification. ...
Modded PC case with light & switch, perspex window and fan hole Case modification (commonly referred to as Case modding) is the modification of a computer chassis (often just referred to as the case), or a video game console chassis. ...
AMD Athlon XP Overclocking BIOS Setup on ABIT NF7-S. FSB frequency (External clock) has increased from 133 MHz to 148 MHz, and clock multiplier factor has changed from 13. ...
Some examples of baked food. ...
A barbecue on a trailer at a block party in Kansas City. ...
Food cooking on a charcoal grill Grilling is a form of cooking that involves direct heat. ...
For other meanings, see Homebrew. ...
OpenCola is a brand of cola unique in that the instructions for making it are freely available and modifiable. ...
For other uses, see Canning (disambiguation). ...
Buttercream swirls are piped onto the sides of cake. ...
For other uses, see Wine (disambiguation). ...
DIY (Do It Yourself) See also: DIY Network, a cable TV network. ...
This article does not cite any references or sources. ...
It has been suggested that Interior decoration be merged into this article or section. ...
For the musical form, see Invention (music). ...
Lock picking is the art of unlocking a lock without its intended key. ...
The term low-technology is a description of those crafts and tools whose inception (typically) predates the Industrial Revolution. ...
A typical die-cast spud gun. ...
A kart racer takes a turn on an indoor track Kart racing (as the word is so spelled by enthusiasts) or karting is a variant of open-wheeler motor sport with simple, small four-wheeled vehicles called karts, go-karts, or gearbox/shifter karts depending on the design. ...
Surface mount electronic components Electronics is the study of the flow of charge through various materials and devices such as semiconductors, resistors, inductors, capacitors, nano-structures and vacuum tubes. ...
Amateur radio station with modern solid-state transceiver featuring LCD and DSP capabilities Amateur radio, often called ham radio, is both a hobby and a service that uses various types of radio communications equipment to communicate with other radio amateurs for public service, recreation and self-training. ...
Citizens band radio (CB) is, in the United States, a system of short distance radio communication between individuals on a selection of 40 channels within the single 27 MHz (11 meter) band. ...
Probing for bends using a jewelers screwdriver and alligator clips Circuit bending is the creative short-circuiting of low voltage, battery-powered electronic audio devices such as guitar effects, childrens toys and small synthesizers to create new musical instruments and sound generators. ...
DIY Audio means do it yourself audio. ...
Surface mount electronic components Electronics is the study of the flow of charge through various materials and devices such as semiconductors, resistors, inductors, capacitors, nano-structures and vacuum tubes. ...
Hardware hacking is a technically-oriented hobby enjoyed by many people around the world. ...
TV DX and FM DX are two terms, customarily grouped together, that refer to long-distance reception of TV and FM radio stations, respectively. ...
Home cinema, also called Home theater, seeks to reproduce cinema quality video and audio in the home. ...
This article is about motion pictures. ...
The bouncing ball animation (below) consists of these 6 frames. ...
Early American actor William Garwood starred in numerous short films, many of which were only 20 minutes in length Short subject is a format description originally coined in the North American film industry in the early period of cinema. ...
For other uses, see Game (disambiguation). ...
A board game is any game played with a premarked surface, with counters or pieces that are moved across the board. ...
Backgammon is a board game for two players in which the playing pieces[1] are moved according to the roll of dice. ...
starting position on a 10Ã10 draughts board Draughts, also known as checkers, is a group of mental sport board games between two players which involve diagonal moves of uniform pieces and mandatory captures by jumping over the enemys pieces. ...
This article is about the Western board game. ...
For the games with billiard balls, see Carom billiards, or Cue sport more generally. ...
Chinese checkers Chinese checkers or Chinese chequers is a board game that can be played by two to six people. ...
Look up Clue in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...
Puerto Rico, a popular German-style board game German-style board games are a broad class of board games that generally feature simple rules, attractive components, modest length, and an explicit theme. ...
Go is a strategic board game for two players. ...
This article is about the board game. ...
Pente is a board game created in 1978 by Gary Gabrel. ...
A typical game of Risk in play. ...
Rummikub is a tile-based game for two, three or four players. ...
The verb to scrabble also means to scratch, scramble or scrape about: see Wiktionary:scrabble. ...
This article is about the board game. ...
For the game on The Price Is Right, see Card Game (pricing game). ...
Contract bridge, more usually known as Bridge, is a trick_taking card game for four players who form two partnerships, or sides. The partners on each side sit opposite one another. ...
For the pocket billiards game of the same name, see Cribbage (pool). ...
Gin rummy (or Gin for short) is a simple and popular two-player card game created by Elwood T. Baker in 1909. ...
For other uses, see Hearts (disambiguation). ...
For the domestic fireplace tool, see fireplace poker. ...
Rook is a trick-taking game played with a deck of Rook playing cards. ...
Spades is a trick-taking game somewhat akin to Hearts but more closely related to bridge. ...
Collectible card games (CCGs), also called trading card games (TCGs), are played using specially designed sets of cards. ...
Euchre (IPA: ) is a trick-taking card game most commonly played with four people in two partnerships with a deck of 24 standard playing cards. ...
Billiards redirects here. ...
Domino redirects here. ...
A Fantasy sport is a game where fantasy owners build a team that competes against other fantasy owners based on the statistics generated by individual players or teams of a professional sport. ...
This article is about games in which one plays the role of a character. ...
This article is about the logic puzzle. ...
// Tiddlywinks is a game played with sets of small, thin discs (called winks) lying on a surface, usually a felt mat. ...
This article is about computer and video games. ...
Glory, an American Civil War game by GMT This article is about the civilian hobby. ...
Bavarian Napoleonic Infantry, 1811, from the historical wargame Volley & Bayonet. ...
A gardener Gardening is the practice of growing flowering plants, vegetables, and fruits. ...
Maple Bonsai in Heidelberg, Germany Bonsai displayed at a garden show in Tatton Park in Cheshire, England Bonsai (Japanese: , literally potted plant) is the art of aesthetic miniaturization of trees by growing them in containers. ...
Grafted apple tree Malus sp. ...
Historical reenactment Reenactors of the American Civil War Historical reenactment is a type of roleplay in which participants attempt to recreate some aspects of a historical event or period. ...
Ancient reenactment tends to focus on portrayals of the Greco-Roman world, and especially on modern recreations of Roman legions. ...
This is a list of Ancient reenactment groups, i. ...
Dark Ages reenactment is generally considered a sub-branch of Medieval reenactment focussing on the 1st millennium AD beginning with the fall of the Roman Empire and ending with the High Middle Ages. ...
Early Mediaval Re-enactment For the purposes of this article the term Early Medieval refers to the period of European history from about 750 - 1100. ...
Medieval reenactment is a form of historical reenactment that focusses on re-enacting European history in the period from the fall of Rome to about the end of the 15th Century. ...
Joust redirects here. ...
English Civil War reenactment refers to the modern reenactment of events during the 17th century English Civil War. ...
Modern reenactment is historical reenactment of recent events, generally defined as 18th century onwards. ...
An Alberta fur trader in the 1890s. ...
Look up Rendezvous in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...
Union reenactors recreate the Battle of Saltville in Saltville, Virginia on Aug. ...
The cowboy, the quintessential symbol of the American Old West, circa 1887. ...
Cowboy Action Shooting (CAS), also known as Western Action Shooting or Single Action Shooting, is a competitive shooting sport that originated in California, USA, in the early 1980s. ...
Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki TÅjÅ Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000...
For other uses, see News (disambiguation). ...
Zork I is one of the first interactive fiction games, as well as being one of the first commercially sold. ...
Collaborative fiction is a form of writing by two or more authors who take it in turns to write a portion of the story. ...
A gamebook is a book with a branching plot that serves as a medium for gameplay. ...
Interactive storytelling is a developing kind of computer entertainment. ...
This article is about games in which one plays the role of a character. ...
This article is about the television series. ...
For the contemporary Christian artist, see Bebo Norman. ...
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BookCrossing, BC, BCing, or BXing, is defined as the practice of leaving a book in a public place to be picked up and read by others, who then do likewise. ...
Currency bill tracking is the process (usually facilitated by any one of a number of websites set up for the purpose) of tracking the movements of banknotes, similar to how ornithologists track migrations of birds by ringing them. ...
Facebook is a social networking website that was launched on February 4, 2004. ...
A Geocache in Germany Geocaching is an outdoor treasure-hunting game in which the participants use a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver or other navigational techniques to hide and seek containers (called geocaches or caches) anywhere in the world. ...
A Googlewhack is a query consisting of two words (with no quote marks) entered into Googles search page that returns a single result. ...
A method of drawing that uses GPS to create large scale drawings. ...
This article is about Internet Relay Chat. ...
This article is about a type of online computer game. ...
For other uses, see MSN (disambiguation). ...
MySpace is a social networking website offering an interactive, user-submitted network of friends, personal profiles, blogs, groups, photos, music, and videos. ...
A newsgroup is a repository, usually within the Usenet system, for messages posted from many users at different locations. ...
WWWs historical logo designed by Robert Cailliau The World Wide Web (WWW or simply the Web) is a system of interlinked, hypertext documents that runs over the Internet. ...
Stumbling redirects here. ...
An Internet troll, or simply troll in Internet slang, is someone who posts controversial and usually irrelevant or off-topic messages in an online community, such as an online discussion forum, with the intention of baiting other users into an emotional response[1] or to generally disrupt normal on-topic...
Wikipedia (IPA: , or ( ) is a multilingual, web-based, free content encyclopedia project, operated by the Wikimedia Foundation, a non-profit organization. ...
The World Wide Web and WWW redirect here. ...
Yahoo! Answers is a community-driven service that allows users to ask and answer questions made by other users. ...
Friendster is an Internet social network service. ...
For other uses, see Literature (disambiguation). ...
An artificial or constructed language (known colloquially as a conlang among aficionados), is a language whose vocabulary and grammar were specifically devised by an individual or small group, rather than having naturally evolved as part of a culture as with natural languages. ...
Geofiction is a hobby where people design imaginary cities, countries or entire worlds, including placenames, culture, social and political structures and even constructed languages (conlangs), primarily for personal enjoyment. ...
This article is about small nations that are not recognized by any world government. ...
The manner in which a child acquires language is a matter long debated by linguists and child psychologists alike. ...
Reading is a process of retrieving and comprehending some form of stored information or ideas. ...
Bibliophilia is the love of books; a bibliophile is a lover of books. ...
Pen pals (or penpals or pen friends) are people who regularly write each other, in particular in the case of snail mail. ...
Write redirects here. ...
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Part of the one-tenth scale model of Bourton-on-the-Water at Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, England A scale model of the Singapore City Centre. ...
A scale model of the Tower of London. ...
Model robot, which may alternatively called Gunpla (derived from Gundam plastic model), arised from the marketing schemes for Gundam and numerous model anime (Indeed, some hardcore mecha show fans complained modern mecha shows is nothing more than 20 minutes of model commercial) Usually, they are marketed in scales 1:100...
A Live Steam Festival displaying equipment ranging from small stationary engines to full-size locomotives. ...
A matchstick model of a steam road locomotive Matchstick models, as the name suggests are made from matches as a hobby. ...
Military model is a generic term that covers scale models of many different kinds -- aircraft figures, tin soldiers ships vehicles -- but all with a military theme. ...
A Die Cast Boeing 747-800 static model. ...
Metal die-cast model of a Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Highly detailed die-cast model of a Porsche Carrera GT by Minichamps A model car is a miniature representation, or scale model, of an automobile or similar powered vehicle, generally reproducing the shapes of actually-produced vehicles. ...
HPI E-Savage Tamiya Wild Willy Kyosho Mini-Z Monster Team Losi Micro-T A radio-controlled car (R/C car) is a powered model car driven from a distance using a radio control system. ...
A model commercial vehicle is a scale model that represents a commercial vehicle -- truck (lorry), bus, etc. ...
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A lathe is a common tool used in machining. ...
A Model House (also called a Model Home or Display House) is a term for a display version of manufactured homes, or houses in a subdivision. ...
A model figure is a scale model that represents a person, either a generic figure of a type (such as World War II Luftwaffe pilot), a historical personage (such as King Henry VIII), or a fictional character (such as Conan). Model figures are sold both as kits for the enthusiast...
A model military vehicle is a scale replica which represents a military vehicle -- tank or other armored fighting vehicle, artillery, truck (lorry), Jeep, etc. ...
This article is about small nations that are not recognized by any world government. ...
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A backyard railroad, with a 4-4-0 locomotive in 1:8 scale, on a portable track. ...
A model rocket launching Model rocketry is a hobby similar to building model airplanes, where rocket-shaped models are flown vertically and recovered by a variety of means (see Recovery below). ...
Model of a 19th-century vessel in the Bishop Museum, Hawaii Ship models (or model ships) are scale representations of sea-going vessels. ...
San Francisco Model Yacht Club X class (1000 square inches, few other restrictions), beating upwind under vane rudder control on Spreckles Lake in San Franciscos Golden Gate Park. ...
For other uses, see Music (disambiguation). ...
For other uses see Karaoke (disambiguation) Karaoke from Japanese kara(空), empty, and Åkesutora, orchestra) (pronounced ; in Japanese IPA: ; ) is a form of entertainment in which amateur singers sing along with recorded music using a microphone and public address system. ...
Musical composition is a phrase used in a number of contexts, the most commonly used being a piece of music. ...
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) composition takes advantage of the MIDI interface to allow musical data files to be shared among various electronic instruments by using a standard list of commands and parameters known as General MIDI (GM). ...
Harry Belafonte singing, photograph by C. van Vechten Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, which is often contrasted with speech. ...
A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified for the purpose of making music. ...
A songwriter is someone who writes either the lyrics or the music for songs. ...
For other uses, see Observation (disambiguation). ...
It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Skygazing. ...
Birding or birdwatching is a hobby concerned with the observation and study of birds (the study proper is termed American origin; birdwatching is (or more correctly, was) the commonly-used word in Great Britain and Ireland and by non-birders in the United States. ...
Strokkur geyser, Iceland A geyser is a type of hot spring that erupts periodically, ejecting a column of hot water and steam into the air. ...
In astrology, a horoscope is a chart or diagram representing the positions of the planets and other celestial bodies at the time of any moment in time or any event, such as a persons birth. ...
People/crowd watching is a hobby of some people to watch those around them and their interactions. ...
Spotting can mean: Transportation pastimes: Train spotting Aircraft spotting Bus spotting Sports: Spotting (weight training) Spotting (climbing) Other: Spotting (photography) Spotting (marijuana) Spotting (medical) scanty vaginal bleeding, much less than a real menstruation, usually occurring in-between the normal periods. ...
Outdoor/nature activities Four players laying down fire on an objective that they plan to attack. ...
This article is about backpacking in the wilderness. ...
Birdfeeding is the activity of feeding (and usually observing) wild birds. ...
Birding or birdwatching is a hobby concerned with the observation and study of birds (the study proper is termed American origin; birdwatching is (or more correctly, was) the commonly-used word in Great Britain and Ireland and by non-birders in the United States. ...
Birdwatching or birding is the observation and study of birds. ...
Bouldering is a style of rock climbing undertaken without a rope and normally limited to very short climbs so that a fall will not result in injury. ...
A climber ascends a bridge using aid climbing techniques Buildering (also known as urban climbing, structuring, or stegophily) is the act of climbing the outside of buildings and other urban structures. ...
Buildering (also known as urban climbing or stegophily) is the act of climbing the outside of buildings and other urban structure. ...
Butterfly watching (also called butterflying) is a hobby concerned with the observation and study of butterflies. ...
Car camping is camping in a tent, but nearby the car for easier access and for supply storage. ...
Caving frequently involves a lot of mud. ...
Canoeing is the recreational or sporting activity of paddling a canoe or kayak. ...
Sea Kayaking at Wilsons Promontory in Victoria, Australia Kayaking is the use of a kayak for moving across water. ...
For the computer security term, see Phishing. ...
A gardener Gardening is the practice of growing flowering plants, vegetables, and fruits. ...
Forest gardening (also known as 3-Dimensional Gardening) is a food production and land management system based on replicating woodland ecosystems, substituting trees (such as fruit or nut trees), bushes, shrubs, herbs and vegetables which have yields directly useful to mankind. ...
It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Organic horticulture. ...
Wildlife gardening is a school of gardening that is aimed at creating an environment that is attractive to various forms of wildlife such as birds, amphibians, reptiles, insects, mammals and so on. ...
Maple Bonsai in Heidelberg, Germany Bonsai displayed at a garden show in Tatton Park in Cheshire, England Bonsai (Japanese: , literally potted plant) is the art of aesthetic miniaturization of trees by growing them in containers. ...
Permaculture Mandala summarising the ethics and principles of permaculture design. ...
A Geocache in Germany Geocaching is an outdoor treasure-hunting game in which the participants use a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver or other navigational techniques to hide and seek containers (called geocaches or caches) anywhere in the world. ...
Ghost hunting is the process of investigating locations said to be haunted. ...
A Hacky Sack Hacky Sack is the trademarked name of a type of footbag. ...
A typical freestyle footbag. ...
Two hikers in the Mount Hood National Forest Eagle Creek hiking Hiking is a form of walking, undertaken with the specific purpose of exploring and enjoying the scenery. ...
horse, see Horse (disambiguation). ...
This article is about the hunting of prey by human society. ...
Yokaichi Giant Kite Festival held on the fourth Sunday every May in Higashiomi, Shiga, Japan Kite flying is the activity of flying tethered man-made objects in wind. ...
Laser Skirmish is a generic term for a form of outdoor Laser Tag. ...
Letterboxing is an outdoor hobby that combines elements of orienteering, art and problem-solving. ...
Mountaineering is an umbrella term that can variously be used to describe the actions of climbing, hillwalking and scrambling. ...
A nudist sunning herself on a beach in Formentera. ...
A woodsball player firing at opponents from behind cover. ...
Rafting in Brazil. ...
Climbers on Valkyrie at the Roaches. ...
Rockhounding is the recreational collecting of rocks and/or mineral specimens from their natural environment. ...
Outdoor ice skating in Austria Ice skating is travelling on ice with skates, narrow (and sometimes parabolic) blade-like devices moulded into special boots (or, more primitively, without boots, tied to regular footwear). ...
This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...
For either of the songs named Sailing, see Sailing (song). ...
Scuba diving is swimming underwater while using self-contained breathing equipment. ...
Tourists at Oahu island, Hawaii Tourism is travel for predominantly recreational or leisure purposes, and also refers to the provision of services in support of this act. ...
Cross-country skiing (skating style) in Einsiedeln, Switzerland. ...
Skateboarders Skateboarding is the act of riding on and performing tricks with a skateboard. ...
A snorkeler amid corals on a coral reef near Fiji. ...
Snorkeling is the practice of swimming at the surface of a body of water (typically of the sea) equipped with a mask and a short tube called a snorkel, to explore the underwater environment. ...
Snowboarder droping a cornice. ...
Survival Camping is camping with minimal gear, i. ...
Stone skipping is a pastime which involves throwing a stone with a flattened surface across a lake or other body of water in such a way that it bounces off the surface of the water. ...
Travel is the transport of people on a trip or journey. ...
Gems may be found by treasure hunters. ...
A U.S. Army soldier uses a metal detector to search for weapons and ammunition in Iraq Metal detectors use electromagnetic induction to detect metal. ...
An urban explorer stands near the outfall of a muffin shaped brick and concrete storm drain, under Saint Paul, Minnesota. ...
For other uses, see Walking (disambiguation). ...
The performing arts are those forms of art which differ from the plastic arts insofar as the former uses the artists own body, face and presence as a medium, and the latter uses materials such as clay, metal or paint which can be molded or transformed to create some...
For other usages see Theatre (disambiguation) Theater (American English) or Theatre (British English and widespread usage among theatre professionals in the US) is that branch of the performing arts concerned with acting out stories in front of an audience using combinations of speech, gesture, music, dance, sound and spectacle — indeed...
A contemporary dancer rehearsing in a dance studio Dance generally refers to human movement either used as a form of expression or presented in a social, spiritual or performance setting. ...
Juggling is a form of skillful, often artful, object manipulation. ...
âIllusionistâ redirects here. ...
Harry Belafonte singing, photograph by C. van Vechten Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, which is often contrasted with speech. ...
A poetry reading is a performance of poetry, normally given on a small stage in a cafe or bookstore, although poetry readings given by notable poets frequently are booked into larger venues (amphitheaters, college auditoriums, etc. ...
Photography [fÓtÉgrÓfi:],[foÊtÉgrÓfi:] is the process of recording pictures by means of capturing light on a light-sensitive medium, such as a film or electronic sensor. ...
Astrophotography is a specialised type of photography that entails making photographs of astronomical objects in the night sky such as planets, stars, and deep sky objects such as star clusters and galaxies. ...
A darkroom is a workspace, usually a separate area in a building or a vehicle, made dark to allow photographers to use light-sensitive materials to develop film and photographic paper to make photographic prints. ...
Early kite photo from 1906 Kite aerial photography (KAP) is a hobby and a type of photography. ...
Sports or other physical activities A sport consists of a physical activity or skill carried out with a recreational purpose: for competition, for self-enjoyment, to attain excellence, for the development of a skill, or some combination of these. ...
An aerobics class. ...
Archery is the practice of using a bow to shoot arrows. ...
Aviation encompasses all the activities relating to airborne devices created by human ingenuity, generally known as aircraft. ...
This article is about the sport. ...
This article is about the sport. ...
Softball is a team sport popular especially in the United States. ...
For the movie, see Rounders (film). ...
This article is about the sport. ...
the sport of cricket|Bowling (cricket)}} For other uses, see Bowling (disambiguation). ...
For other meanings of these words, see boxing (disambiguation) or boxer. ...
Youth Cheerleaders during a football halftime show. ...
This article is about the sport. ...
The term cross-country, when used by itself, can refer to: Sports Cross-country running, a sport in which teams of runners compete to complete a course over open or rough terrain Cross-country skiing, a winter sport for skiing Fell running also known as hill running and mountain running...
Police officer on a bicycle Cycling is a means of transport, a form of recreation and a sport. ...
For other uses, see Dance (disambiguation). ...
For other uses, see Dive. ...
Animated map exhibiting the worlds oceanic waters. ...
Sport fishing is a popular attraction in Cabo San Lucas Sport fishing is a term (often used interchangeably with game fishing) that describes recreational fishing where the primary reward is the challenge of finding and catching the fish rather than the culinary or financial value of the fishs flesh. ...
Fly rod and reel with a wild brown trout from a chalk stream. ...
This article is about the sport, which is distinguished from stage fencing and academic fencing (mensur). ...
Historical martial arts reconstructions are attempts at reviving martial arts with no living tradition. ...
Look up Football in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...
Soccer redirects here. ...
This article is about the physical art. ...
A modern glider crossing the finish line of a competition at high speed. ...
This article is about the game. ...
Gymnastics is a sport involving the performance of sequences of movements requiring physical strength, flexibility, balance, endurance, gracefulness, and kinesthetic awareness, and includes such skills as handsprings, handstands, split leaps, aerials and cartwheels. ...
Hang gliding is an air sport. ...
For the 1923 film starring Oliver Hardy, see Horseshoes (film). ...
This article is about the hunting of prey by human society. ...
Outdoor ice skating in Austria Ice skating is travelling on ice with skates, narrow (and sometimes parabolic) blade-like devices moulded into special boots (or, more primitively, without boots, tied to regular footwear). ...
Power kites at Coche, Venezuela Kitesurfing in the Columbia River Gorge Kitesurfers use power kites tethered to harnesses to glide through water and air Kitesurfing, also known as kiteboarding, involves using a power kite to pull a rider through the water on a small surfboard or a kiteboard (a wakeboard...
For other uses, see Lacrosse (disambiguation). ...
Hand-made marbles from West Africa Different glass marbles from a glass-mill For other uses, see Marbles (disambiguation). ...
Hawaiian State Grappling Championships. ...
A netball game in Australia Netball is a non contact sport similar to, and derived from, basketball. ...
A woodsball player firing at opponents from behind cover. ...
A traceur performs a cat balance, which in French is called an équilibre de chat. ...
Racquetball racquet and ball Racquetball is a sport played with racquets and a hollow rubber ball on an indoor or outdoor court. ...
Ringette is a team sport played on an ice surface. ...
A coxless pair which is a sweep-oar boat. ...
For other uses, see Running (disambiguation). ...
Jogging is a form of trotting or running at a slow or leisurely pace. ...
For either of the songs named Sailing, see Sailing (song). ...
This article does not cite any references or sources. ...
For other uses, see Rifle (disambiguation). ...
A Browning 9 millimeter Hi-Power Ordnance pistol of the French Navy, 19th century, using a Percussion cap mechanism Derringers were small and easily hidden. ...
For other uses, see Shotgun (disambiguation). ...
Squash racquet and ball Players in a glass-backed squash court International Squash Singles Court, as specified by the World Squash Federation Squash is an indoor racquet sport that was formerly called Squash racquets, a reference to the squashable soft ball used in the game (compared with the harder ball...
For other uses, see Surfing (disambiguation). ...
Ping Pong redirects here. ...
Taekwondo is the Korean national sport and martial art, and is also one of the worlds most commonly practiced sports. ...
For other uses, see Tennis (disambiguation). ...
The word track can mean more than one thing. ...
Trampolining is a competitive sport in which gymnasts perform acrobatics while bouncing on a trampoline. ...
Unicycling is the activity of riding a unicycle. ...
Ultimate (sometimes called ultimate Frisbee in reference to the trademarked brand name) is a non-contact competitive team game played with a 175 gram flying disc. ...
For the ball used in this sport, see Volleyball (ball). ...
For other uses, see Walking (disambiguation). ...
Weightlifting is a sport where competitors attempt to lift heavy weights mounted on steel bars. ...
Skateboarders Skateboarding is the act of riding on and performing tricks with a skateboard. ...
Look up skating in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...
Cross-country skiing (skating style) in Einsiedeln, Switzerland. ...
Image:Toureffielslackline. ...
Snowboarder droping a cornice. ...
Swimmer redirects here. ...
Yachting is a physical activity involving boats. ...
For other uses such as Yoga postures, see Yoga (disambiguation) Statue of Shiva performing Yogic meditation Yoga (Sanskrit: यà¥à¤ Yoga, IPA: ) is a group of ancient spiritual practices originating in India. ...
Soccer redirects here. ...
Toys of some sophistication A teddy bear A toy is an object used in play. ...
For other uses, see Lego (disambiguation). ...
BrikWars is a wargaming system for use with LEGO bricks or similar building blocks and figurines. ...
Lego Mindstorms is a line of Lego sets combining programmable bricks with electric motors, sensors, Lego bricks, and Lego Technic pieces (such as gears, axles, beams, and pneumatic parts) to build robots and other automated or interactive systems. ...
This radio control airplane is carrying a scale model of X-33 and is taking part in NASA research. ...
Erector Set is the trade name of a construction toy that was wildly popular in the United States during much of the 20th century. ...
Police officer on a bicycle Cycling is a means of transport, a form of recreation and a sport. ...
For the movement of people or objects, see transport. ...
An antique car is generally defined as a car over 25 years of age, this being the definition used by the Antique Automobile Club of America and many other organisations worldwide. ...
Auto detailing is the practice of performing an extremely thorough cleaning, polishing and waxing of an automobile, both inside and out, to produce a show-quality level of detail. ...
Mini Cooper participating in an autocross event Autocross is a form of motorsports that emphasizes safe, low-cost competition and active participation. ...
A kit-car is an automobile that is available in kit form, i. ...
For other uses, see Motorcycle (disambiguation). ...
Mopeds (pronounced as 2 syllables) are a class of low-powered motorized vehicles, generally two-wheeled. ...
A modern scooter The Piaggio MP3. ...
Auto racing (also known as automobile racing or autosport) is a sport involving racing automobiles. ...
// Classic Road Racing Road Racing on (temporary closed) public roads Motorcycle sport is a broad field that encompasses all sporting aspects of motorcycling. ...
Landrover Defender 90 Offroading Off Roading is a recreational pursuit popular among a sub-section of the owners of four wheel drive or all-terrain vehicles. ...
Petter Solberg driving on gravel at the 2006 Cyprus Rally, a World Rally Championship event. ...
For other uses, see Truck (disambiguation). ...
Railfans practicing their hobby at Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. ...
A roadgeek (sometimes roadfan) is a person that is interested in roads as a hobby. ...
A metrophile is a person whos hobby is the study of metro (subway, underground) systems. ...
Gongoozlers in action at Foxton Locks in England Gongoozlers are people who enjoy watching activity on the canals in the United Kingdom. ...
Spotting can mean: Transportation pastimes: Train spotting Aircraft spotting Bus spotting Sports: Spotting (weight training) Spotting (climbing) Other: Spotting (photography) Spotting (marijuana) Spotting (medical) scanty vaginal bleeding, much less than a real menstruation, usually occurring in-between the normal periods. ...
Spotters at Sao Paulo/Guarulhos International Airports control tower. ...
Bus spotting is a pastime in which one seeks to see all buses in a particular fleet or those produced by a particular manufacturer. ...
This article is about the hobby of train spotting, for other uses see Trainspotting. ...
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