McBroken
Live map of which McDonald's ice cream machines are broken, built by repeatedly adding a sundae to a cart. Petty, rigorous, brilliant.
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How to get the most from it
McBroken sits in Odd Search Engines under Learn, filed as instant.
- Just open it. It pays off within seconds, with nothing to read first.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something funny and useful.
About this category: Reverse image search, niche indexes, and search engines built on a premise other than popularity. What the web looks like when ranked differently.
Good for
- A five-second distraction
- A reliable laugh
- Getting something practical done
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
McBroken: quick answers
Is McBroken free?
Yes. McBroken is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use McBroken?
No. You can use McBroken without signing up for anything.
Does McBroken work on a phone?
Yes. McBroken works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is McBroken safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does McBroken take?
We file it as "Instant": Good within five seconds of loading.
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