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  1. Eighteen, not eightteen - Factual Questions - Straight Dope

    The suffix is “teen”, yes? So why is 18 spelled “eighteen” and not “eightteen”? Is there a grammar rule governing double T’s?

  2. (Old) Gobble ‘Til You Wobble, Or Not In The MMP

    Nov 24, 2025 · The turkey is thawin’ nicely (eighteen pounds) in da beerator. I will roast the turkey, and make the dressin’, gravy, deviled aigs, and collard greens. Other sides and the desserts (pee-kahn …

  3. Origin/etymology of surname 'Eighteen' - Straight Dope

    Aug 29, 2010 · Where does the English surname ‘Eighteen’ originate from? Is it English in origin or does it have a non-English origin? Is it from the number or is it etymology different? I must add I live in …

  4. I'm going to undertake a six-month occult ritual - Straight Dope

    Apr 3, 2025 · The 1896 translation by Mathers, which specifies the six-month timeline I’m working from and which most modern occultists from Crowley onward have followed, is from that French copy, but …

  5. Bricker Challenge 2004 - Edition #1 - Straight Dope

    Jan 5, 2004 · Following, please find the questions for the Bricker Challenge 2004, #1. The rules, as always, are simple: I have posted a list of … stuff. You, the contest participant, must identify each …

  6. Musical Collaborations You Wish Had Happened - Straight Dope

    Nov 22, 2025 · “The LP opens with an eighteen-minute version of ‘Season of the Witch’ (lead vocal by Dylan, on which he does a superb imitation of early Donovan). The cut is highlighted by an amazing …

  7. What happened to Rand Kingsley? - Cafe Society - Straight Dope

    Eighteen years ago, Rand Kingsley exploded into the public eye with his astounding turn as “Hugo Snyder” in 3 Ninjas. With his tall and powerful physique, pony-tailed hair and booming, deep voice, …

  8. Did George Washington lead troops from the front?

    Jul 5, 2014 · The new piece of … documentary called America, by Dinesh D’Souza, posits “what would have happened if there was no America.” Its premise apparently begins with George Washington …

  9. Is it unusual for a new weekend Anchor to take days off?

    Jun 16, 2013 · We had a weekend anchor on our local station that was like old faithful. I watched her for over eighteen years and it was very rare for her to miss a broadcast. She also did a few weekday …

  10. Pet pictures! - Page 122 - Straight Dope

    Jun 4, 2025 · There are millions of barn cats and historically most ships had ship’s cats, some cargo ships still do.