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How search works on Answer First

Answer First is built around a simple idea: when you have a question, the answer should come first. No ten-paragraph introductions, no clickbait detours, no autoplay video — just a direct, one-sentence answer at the top of every page, followed by quick facts, context you can scan, and the sources every claim was drawn from.

Use the search box above to find an answer to any question — from breaking news and people profiles to science, technology, health, history, philosophy, geography, and how-to guides. Matching is keyword-based across the question text, quick facts, and article body, so queries like "who is …", "what is …", "how do I …", or a simple topic name all work.

Tips for better results

• Ask a full question. "What is the capital of Morocco?" works better than just "Morocco capital."
• Use specific names. Full names, place names, and product names return stronger matches than pronouns or generic terms.
• Try a rephrase. If one wording returns nothing, try a synonym or related term — our coverage grows daily.
• Browse by category. If you're exploring rather than looking up, the homepage lists trending and popular answers by topic.

Can't find what you need? Every answer on Answer First is cited to primary sources. If a question isn't covered yet, our trends and knowledge pipelines run continuously, so popular queries usually appear within hours.