Cool links of the week

I collect cool, interesting links spread all over the web and share them here every Thursday. Hope you enjoy! More of them in the archive.

The phone in your hand. A detailed breakdown of the components inside the phone you’re probably reading this on.

OpenHistoricalMap. Built on OpenStreetMap, this site shows a timeline of the world’s borders throughout human history. Tip from Daniely.

Loading UI. A huge collection of “loading” state animations. Nobody likes seeing them, but if it’s unavoidable, it might as well be cute.

Interactive assembly guides. An unofficial digital version of IKEA’s famous assembly instructions. Best viewed on a big screen.

Why are some people better at mowing lawns? An interactive game where the goal is to mow the whole lawn in the shortest path/fewest moves.

How to build a Nintendo 64 game in 2026. Ever heard of Xibalba 64? If not, you probably don’t own a Nintendo 64 or an M64.

Moist Towelette Online Museum. Tear open the packet, pull out the wipe, and use it.