History Timeline - Who was alive, when, and where?
New Tab by Flickr - Get a beautiful photo each time you open a new tab
The Careers of the Founders - A timeline of success & failures of remarkable entrepreneurs
Minimo - An elegant, simplified new tab page
Heatmap News - Gives you a quick overview of what is happening in the world
Google Arts & Culture - Explore collections of art and culture from around the world, both past and present.