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What are facts about WikiAnswers?

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Anonymous

14y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

WikiAnswers was founded in 2002 by Chris Whitten.
WikiAnswers was first named FAQ Farm.
Answers Corporation bought FAQ Farm from Christ Whitten and re-named it WikiAnswers.
WikiAnswers is one of the fastest growing websites in the world.
WikiAnswers has over 600 volunteer supervisors.
WikiAnswers has a warm and friendly community environment.

  • WikiAnswers was originally called FAQ Farm, based on the term 'Frequently Asked Questions.'
  • FAQ Farm was founded by Chris Whitten.
  • WikiAnswers is based on wiki technology, which means anyone can edit the questions and answers in order to improve them.
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