Welcome to the laboratory! These are interactive features and experiments built into the Beniverse. Try them out and have fun exploring.
Interactive Starfield
Click any star in the universe to reveal Chuck Norris-style quotes about Ben Purdy. 50+ quotes randomly selected. Try clicking a few!
Orbital Navigation
Planets orbit the central star at different speeds and distances. Click any planet to warp to that section of the site.
Keyboard Navigation
Full keyboard support: 1-5 navigate to sections, Escape returns home, arrow keys for accessibility. No mouse needed.
Animated Title
The BENIVERSE title uses the Orbitron font with a shimmer animation. CSS-only effect with no JavaScript required.
Responsive Universe
The solar system adapts to screen size. On mobile, orbits shrink and touch targets expand for easier navigation.
JSON API
RESTful API endpoints at /api/projects and /api/posts. Returns JSON for programmatic access to site content.
RSS Feed
Subscribe to blog updates via RSS at /feed.xml. Works with any RSS reader.
Light/Dark Theme
Press 't' or click the sun/moon button to toggle between dark and light themes. Your preference is saved and persists across sessions.