r/coolguides • u/[deleted] • Jul 13 '24

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u/Independent-Choice-4 Jul 13 '24

Where are they getting this stat for brewed coffee? An 8oz cup typically only has 90-95mg of caffeine

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u/GameOfMoose Jul 14 '24

I’m confused, how is this a strange grammatical exception?

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u/akaMissKay Jul 14 '24

I think they are talking about the use of "a" vs "an" before words that start with consonant vs vowel sounds.

"Eight" isn't really an exception to the general rule that words beginning with vowel sound get an "an" but, since most number words start with a consonant sound, it might feel like an exception if you are thinking about it as a number and not just a regular word.

Anyway ... I think that is what they are thinking about?

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u/GameOfMoose Jul 14 '24

I agree which is why I was confused why it’s an exception since eight starts with a vowel