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Beware the wrath (or angst) of the loser.

September 2nd, 2010 by Liz

Because I’m often inspired by Answers.com’s Who Would Win category, this week’s poll features an obvious one (depending on, I suppose, whether you prefer roundhouse kicks or sulky bangs…)

Who would win?

View Results

Weigh in, but beware.

Check out more Who Would Win goodness – or add your own on Answers.com.

[Thanks, Neila!]

Take Answers.com with you – donde sea, ovunque, n’importe où, irgendwo!

September 1st, 2010 by Liz

Answers.com Mobile comes in many shapes and sizes – it all depends which device you’re using!

But did you know you can get also get Answers.com on your mobile device in Spanish, French, Italian and German? These four international Answers.com communities can find their languages supported on the latest mobile version with updated design and functionality. Just sign in with the username you usually use in those communities, and get started.

Check it out:

The Answers.com mobile homepage in Italian.

A Q&A in Spanish.

Featured questions in German.

A member profile in French.

All you have to do is go to the regular URL for each of the four on your Android, iPhone and other mobile devices. That’s es.answers.com, fr.answers.com, it.answers.com, or de.answers.com.

Five huge facts about the Big Dipper.

September 1st, 2010 by Liz

Be honest with yourself: How much do you know about the Big Dipper?

The answer is – not enough! Get big ones (facts, that is) on the more sizable of the Dippers right here:

  1. The Big Dipper isn’t a constellation. What?! Seriously. The formation is actually an asterism and part of the constellation Ursa Major.
  2. In 50,000 years, the Big Dipper will change shape and might resemble… a Big Iron. Or something.
  3. In other countries, the Big Dipper is referred to as the Plough, the Saucepan, the Great Wagon, and the Big Bear.
  4. The ‘dipper’ in Big Dipper is referring to a ladle – that’s a lot of soup!
  5. The Big Dipper has been used on flags (including Alaska’s state flag) and many company logos.

See more fun facts about the Big Dipper and learn about it on Answers.com.

The Answer Monster has a lovely owner.

August 31st, 2010 by Liz

We got a lovely thank you note from our Answer Monster winner, Mackenzie Murphy, owner (and tamer) of the iPod Shuffle we raffled at the Answers.com House Party last week. So glad to see the itty-bitty music machine is in great hands!

On another note, I think this wins ‘best handwriting ever’ award…

Use it in good music, Mackenzie!

Kharrima is Still A-w-e-s-o-m-e!

August 30th, 2010 by Crystal

100We last checked in with Kharrima in December of 2008. Close to two years later, she is still going strong and is still awe -to-the-some!

A competitive gymnastics coach, this dynamo has changed majors seven times (elementary education, business, massage therapy, diagnostic medical sonography, health science, communication disorders and history)! She is currently majoring in nursing and aspires to get her training in lactation consulting and eventually become a midwife.

Here’s more on our wonderful Senior Supervisor Kharrima:

What is your Answers.com user name?

Kharrima

How long have you been with the community? What are some of the badges you hold? Awards won?

March 2008 – 500 trust points, Mentoring program graduate, 30 missions completed, Alternates Specialist, Runner-Up in the October 2009 Answerthon, 2009-2010 Scholarship winner, 50,000 contributions, took 2nd place in the How-To-Answerthon

Remind us of what brought you to Answers.com and what keeps you around.

I was doing some work for a history class, and the unanswered questions I knew grabbed my attention. I started answering them and have been hooked ever since. ;-)

Since you were last featured, have there been any changes in your life? Exciting new developments?

I got engaged in January. The wedding will take place in March 2011.

Are you involved in any new hobbies or activities (outside of Answers.com)?

Most of my hobbies consist of school work, cooking, cleaning, gardening and planning my wedding.

What one feature on Answers.com are you directly responsible for suggesting?

I suggested the new image for the “new message” notification alert that comes up. In addition, I have suggested many, many new categories, the addition of the “Nominate as Supervisor/Premier Answerer” link on the bio pages.

If you could sum up your experiences on Answers.com in five words, what would you say?

Okay, just one more question…

Do you want to be interviewed for the Contributor corner? Just leave a comment below and we’ll get to work.

Starring… your virtual love.

August 29th, 2010 by Liz

So before our house party last week, we invited anyone who couldn’t physically make it to midtown Manhattan last Thursday to send in postcards, images, or messages to represent themselves at the party.

And people sure did! Thanks to all the fans of Answers.com who sent us a lil piece of love to brighten our halls during (and after) the party last week.

Here’s a sampling of the love we got – too warm and fuzzy not to share. Check out the Facebook album for more.

Twitter love for party @AnswersDotCom.

August 28th, 2010 by Liz

Thanks, @keith_stewart – we loved having you there!

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