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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. 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 …

  3. 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 …

  4. High Rise Fire London - Factual Questions - Straight Dope

    Jun 15, 2017 · Having seen this fire I simply cannot fathom why this material with a polyethylene core is even legal to produce, sell, and install as a construction material. About eighteen months ago, a hotel …

  5. 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 …

  6. 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 …

  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. 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 …

  9. Corporal Punishment on an 18 year old student - Straight Dope

    Dec 30, 2014 · Further, everywhere I’m familiar with eighteen year old school students can leave school premises at any time. The case in Texas, the student asked to leave and withdraw from the school.

  10. 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 …