How did Yahoo! Answers get its name?

Question:

2009-12-21 13:07:09 UTC

I get the Yahoo part but why did they call it answers?

Three answers:

ツ The §hining Knight ツ

2009-12-21 13:11:44 UTC

Because u answer questions...?

sweetcakes8604

2009-12-21 13:27:02 UTC

BC you get answers to your questions

chad!!!

2009-12-21 13:16:03 UTC

good question. I always thought they should call this place " yahoo, its not google and its not any better either"

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