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Mongoose Joke

A zookeeper is having problems ordering replacement animals. Today's joke involves both critters and English grammar.

What's So Funny?

Some words in English have irregular plurals.  For example: one goose, two geese.  However, it's: one moose, two moose and one mouse, two mice.  How can a speaker be sure of the correct grammar?  By using the singular form…and then repeating it!