What is with 11 12 and 13?

how come they aren't
oneteen, twoteen and threeteen?

Asked by But_Mommie at 10:38 PM on Feb. 16, 2013 in Just for Fun

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I guess they ran out of words after 12 and had to throw something else in there?? Good question.

Answer by m-avi at 10:39 PM on Feb. 16, 2013
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you should ask a small child. their logic makes more sense in this scenario :)

Answer by feralxat at 11:07 PM on Feb. 16, 2013
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My daughter asked me once why we didn't say tenteen. I said it would sound too much like the chewing gum.

Answer by Ballad at 12:37 AM on Feb. 17, 2013
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Bahaha Good question.

Answer by Im-HiDdEn at 10:36 AM on Feb. 17, 2013
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I mean at least 13 makes some sense but still doesn't fit in with 14 forward.

Comment by But_Mommie (original poster) at 10:40 PM on Feb. 16, 2013
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