I used the online databases to get the paid for consumer reports reviews of washers and dryers. I didn’t care for their recommendations, just the data.
Our local library also has free passes to local city and state places like aquariums, parks, etc. that usually change an admission. They are hard to get, but free isn’t always easy!
Same for me. I notice that if I click the direct link it opens much faster, but still a little lag. Clicking the thumbnail always causes a 5 second or so delay.