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WikiAnswers Release Update

You may have noticed some small changes to the site today – and if you did, well, you’ve got sharp eyes. Much of today’s release was focused on bug fixes and performance improvements, and if your answers load faster than usual, feel free to tip your mental hat to our engineering team.

Meanwhile, we’ve added a few handy tools to the menu on the left-hand side of the page. (To access the full version of the menu pictured here, sign up/log in and it will appear immediately.) The new tools are:

  • browse categories (takes you to category HQ, where you can search for a topic or browse our category list)
  • random page (jumps you to a randomly-picked question on WikiAnswers)
  • WikiAnswers email (direct link to WA inbox – supervisors only)

So, what else is new in this release?

Browse unanswered questions

We’ve made it even easier to answer new questions on your favorite topic by adding a FAYT (find-as-you-type) search box to the unanswered question page. Just start typing and related categories will appear.

Who’s on the Community Forum?

The Community Forum also saw a small but significant change today. Scroll down to the bottom of the forum, and you’ll see a new section called “Viewing this forum.” Listed there are all the other members and community assistants who are currently browsing the forum. If you need help with the site, or just advice from another WikiAnswerer, you can turn to these folks for help.

Category page design tweaks

The category page was treated to a modest makeover to improve readability and flexibility. See if you can spot the differences between the old and the new designs!

That’s a wrap! Until next time… onward and upward!

UPDATE: Thanks to Matthew for pointing out that a fix for the missing bio pages didn’t, in fact, make this release. We apologize, and it’s on the way.

How to irk a Virgo

angry at a VirgoThere are a lot of questions on WikiAnswers about Virgo, like this one. But the sixth sign of the zodiac, while a stellar topic, is not really the point of this post. Today in Tainted Love, we explore Virgos themselves. We’re here for some answers. So, folks, let’s see how we do.

Angry Virgo boy

How do I annoy thee? Let me count the ways. Ah, but this is no ordinary button-pushing. What we have here is a very special, very specific request:

What can you do to make a Virgo boy angry?

Virgos are known to be meticulous and reliable. To really irk a Virgo, try arriving late to his romantic dinner date and then telling him loudly (making a scene in the obviously sophisticated restaurant) that his tie knot is crooked. Alternatively, go to his apartment, unfold all his white undershirts, and toss them on the floor in a heap.

Online dating is not the only answer

So while you’re busy trying to make your boy angry, he’s got a totally different goal. He’s aiming for the opposite, and he desperately needs your help:

How does a Virgo boy attract a Virgo girl?

Please answer his question. If you do, he might just fall for you… and if you’re lucky, you’ll even notice :)

Virgo in love??

Virgos may wear love differently than the rest of us – at least, that would explain this question:

What are the signs a Virgo has fallen in love?

Perhaps Virgos aren’t as obvious (or amorous) as the other 11 signs. They’re shy (no public displays of affection) and practical (no sweeping things off desks in a moment of passion), not to mention perfectionistic, overcritical and easily worried. No wonder people can’t tell when a Virgo’s in love. And that brings us to our next question…

Silver lining!

love love love

What are the strengths of a Virgo?

That’s easy. They have a reputation for being honest. Reliable. Pure. And courteous. Among other things. And so we reach our happy and most natural ending:

What diamond is suitable for a Virgo?

Now go get your Virgo!

What rhymes with cheeks?

Special guest today! I’m pleased to present this week’s edition of WikiAnswers Wednesday, written by no other than the Rhyme Master. Ok, I don’t actually know who that is, and the rhyming is questionable at best… But who doesn’t love a good, creative answer once in a while?

What rhymes with cheeks?

“I see you have a problem with rhyming,

I certainly hope that I have replied with good timing!

I am the rhyme master,

I rhyme and eat pasta,

no one can rhyme faster!

To rhyme with ‘cheeks’

the following words

may be used on

any day of the weeks,

words like:

leaks,

peeks,

speaks,

seeks

and beak…

yo!

So just use your ears

and the rhyme master will

call to you in the wind,

do not fear!”

Super Bowl Math

300x250-superbowl.gifThe upcoming Giants/Patriots game is the talk of the town. If you don’t know what game I’m talking about then you don’t deserve to read the rest of this entry…so stop right here.

We had to get in on the action so the latest featured topic over at WikiAnswers is, of course, the Super Bowl. Our special guest columnist, Jim, tuned in with some Super Bowl math to help us out today. Jim always comes through when we need him…he seems to know something about everything!

What are the expenses for both teams in the Super Bowl?

According to Jim…

The expenses for both teams in the Super Bowl can be answered by using simple Dionysian geometry. Take the mean number of players for each team and put them in a differential algorithm that calculates the basic cost of each player. Once you have this number, you can find out the expenses for each team.

I’ll save you the time and tell you what the results are. For the Patriots, it is 1.2 million dollars before taxes. For the Giants, it is 1.6 million dollars.

Don’t read any more if you don’t want to know the result of the Super Bowl. Patriots win 49-26!!!

While calculating expenses it’s also important not to forget that the Super Bowl means so much to so many countries, not just the US. For example, in Micronesia the Super Bowl is celebrated by reciting Homer’s Iliad and a nationwide Israeli folk dance. The Super Bowl brings out the best in cultural sharing throughout the world.

I hope this helps, and I’m always here for any super bowl questions you might have.
Finally, Meital, will you marry me?

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Huh? Is that a marriage proposal? I guess she’s the only who can answer THAT question…how about YOU go ahead and answer some of the other Super Bowl questions now!

 

Share the Fun of WikiAnswers!

inboxDid you know that you can quickly send any question – answered or unanswered – to your friends, family or business associates?  This is a great way to share the fun of WikiAnswers, spread a little knowledge and even generate some help answering those tricky questions.

Have a budding comic in the family?  Consider sending them something from our Humor and Amusement Corner.  Imagine their laughter when the question ”When sign makers go on strike is anything written on their signs?” arrives in their in-box.  Or maybe your boss is really hooked on football.  Score some points by e-mailing him an interesting tidbit from the ever-growing Football History category. Simply choose a question and click the ‘Send to a Friend’ link located on the left under Question Tools.  Fill in the required fields and click ‘Send’.  It’s that easy… you can even customize your message.

Have fun and enjoy the site!

Why are Kuwaiti dinars the highest valued currency?

Today I’d like to introduce you to our special WikiAnswers Wednesday guest blogger: Jim.

Jim will be taking care of today’s Money and Credit question. Give it up for Jim, everybody:

Why are Kuwaiti dinars the highest valued currency?

The Kuwaiti dinar is the highest valued currency for three both important yet different reasons.

1. In 1679 the war between Latvia and France waged on into it’s 43rd year. People from all over the globe were placing bets on who would win, how long the war would last, and on how awful Latvian food could become given time to truly develop as a country. The result of this drove up speculation in the Yen market causing essentially the process of reverse osmosis to occur in Kuwait.

2. Green beans are really tasty if cooked correctly. I suggest sauteing with white wine, a little soy sauce and some tomatoes. delicious. The Kuwaitis do this well.

3. Have you ever seen Zoolander. If you have than all I have to say is “snap!” . The snap Zoolander sensation also helps explain Kuwait’s teenage pregnancy epidemic.

I hope this helps.

Jim

What is a 6 letter word with e as the fifth letter?

In life, sometimes you don’t always get the answers you want. Here is an example:

What is a 6-letter word with ‘e’ as the fifth letter?

Stop trying to cheat in Scrabble, punk! Cheating in games is for losers… sore losers, that is. And young children with low self esteem. Come on: think of the word on your own, get those extra bonus points and feel good about it, or suck it up.

There’s your answer. You disgust me.

*The answer is “letter.” Duh. Six letters. E. Go away.

How do you pronounce homeopathy?

Lately, I’ve been finding myself interested in homeopathy. But, to be honest, I’m a little embarrassed by the fact that I have no clue how to pronounce it. Out loud.

Friend: “So where were you last night?”

Me: “I was in a class on homeo – alternative medicine.”

Friend: “What’s homeo-alternative medicine?”

Me: “Uh… It’s this new thing.”

So I put the question forth:

How do you pronounce homeopathy?

Here are some of the answers I’ve seen – or rather heard:

 

 

 

How can you tell if a bunny is feeling mad, happy or scared?

Here’s one for the born-leaders out there; crucial information that you will undoubtedly need somewhere in the future of your leadership.

How can you tell if a bunny is feeling mad, happy or scared?

Because, after all, rabbits are a lot like people.

Here are my guesses; you can check if I’m right:

Mad: A rabbit, much like a person, will make tiny rabbit fists and shake them at you, while muttering in bunny-tongue: “Why, you little…!!!”

Happy: A rabbit, much like a person, will forget you ever stole his car the night of his birthday and crashed it into a pole. The rabbit will give you a big, furry rabbit hug (admittedly, not as big as a big, furry bear hug) and tell you repeatedly in a drunken voice, “I love you, man.”

Scared: A rabbit, much like a person, will exert nervousness through its little rabbit pores and widen its eyes; that’s when you know you’re in trouble, because it just pooped on your lap.

What makes your veins pop up and sore?

An age-old question, and I feel lucky to be asked so that I can answer it:

What makes your veins pop up and sore?

You want to know what makes my veins pop up and sore? You want to know why sometimes it looks like my head is about to explode?

Here’s a short list:

Politicians
Bottled water
Letters to the editor
Coconuts
Flat tires
Telemarketers
Lottery winners
Modeling waifs
Standardized tests
Sales representatives
Managers of sales representatives
Emoticons
Cheap tippers
Holiday weekend traffic
Roaming charges
Ink stains
Billionaires
Grapefruit diets
Air quotes

Ok, I’ll stop for now. If you really do know what actually causes veins to pop up and become sore, do share.