American Answerbank?

[Cayenne]

Is there an American equivalent to the UK answerbank? Im sure there are similar attempts, but any good ones? This British version seems to fill most of my needs (how sad is that), but at times I'd like to ask more specifically 'American questions'. Thanks! Da Swede

[kempie]

Try a2k

http://www.able2know.com/

[Clanad]

While I'm sure there are questions and answers that can't be concluded on this site because of lack of proximity (or language differences) I find the charm of the site is related to the slightly (in some cases, greater) different take on the world than here in the U.S. Not only that, but my horizons have been expanded learning new words and adapting to how the Brits approach life. Where else could I have learned the definition of an aubergine, banger, bonnet, codswallop or kerfuffle, much less understand that it's acceptable to actually type faggot or rubber and not look over one's shoulder awaiting the PC police. I've been able to impart that a cookie in the U.S. is a biscuit in the U.K. and that Boxing Day is a national holiday for other than a prizefight... very enlightening and somewhat humbling since the Brits have a much better grasp of the subtelties of the language which separates us, in most cases...

[jno]

so what do your computers have if not cookies, Clanad? Krispy Kremes or something, I suppose...

[Clanad]

Well, jno, they don't have biscuits for sure! Although I've had one or two that bought the biscuit, as is said here...

[dotjhawkes]

In UK we say, 'Takes the biscuit'

[kempie]

I believe that 'bought the biscuit' means that the computers are 'brown bread' (dead), not 'takes the biscuit' i.e. 'wins the prize'.

[jno]

why does 'bought the biscuit' mean dead, anyone? (Or should I take this query to a US site?)

[dotjhawkes]

Takes the biscuit is usually said in a sarcastic way, like when you have reached the final straw and something else happens that just puts the top hat on it, so we say, 'well that takes the biscuit that does' usually with a look of desperation / disbelief on our faces!

[Cayenne]

Thanks kempie, that looks 'real innaresting'! To you, Clanad, I only have one thing to say: Kerfuffle! (Thought you'd like that.) But seriously, I sympathize with your points of view. I'm not sure whether the PC police deals with personal computers or straightening citizens out until they're politacally correct...?...but you probably have both kinds Over There. Still, both USA and the UK are an important part of the Swedish cultural heritage, so I want to understand more about your similarities and differences. These are good places to do that! Luvv, Da Swede

[waimarie]

I reckon the combined brain power of these sites should be able to cover most 'American Questions'. After all, they (the Americans) haven't been at it that long, have they?

[joko]

you could try answerpool.com - though i would agree with allen

[Bohne]

I've noticed, there are quite a few Americans around...

Other than that, I only know of a German alternative.

[Cayenne]

Thanks all who answered! Couldn't sign back in for the past week due to some technical problem I suppose, saw your answers but couldn't reply. I'm checking out jokos and kempies alternatives but yes, allen is right, The AB rules!