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This theory holds that in its early history, the observable Universe underwent a period of exponential expansion, doubling in size many dozens of times, growing our observiball a tiny fraction of the size of an atomic nucleus to that of, say, a beach ball.
BBC: The observable Universe and beyond
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The OEM business grew 181% from the year-ago quarter, with unit volume more than doubling during the same period.
FORBES: Mobile Memory Makes SanDisk A Winner
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The number of Britons studying at university has increased by a third since 1995, with students from ethnic minorities almost doubling in the same period.
ECONOMIST: An investigation into unfairness turns up the opposite
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The recession has hit young people the hardest, with the numbers seeking employment doubling over a four year period.
BBC: Youth unemployment is a priority for South East
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But this assurance is belied by the recent doubling in a one-year period of European arms sales to China to the tune of half a billion dollars.
CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Arming China
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Russia will have 76% more centa-millionaires over the period, with India and China more than doubling their uber-rich population by 114% and 106% respectively, according to The Wealth Report.
FORBES: The Rise And Fears Of The New Elite
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This is exactly the period when the government of the day was near doubling expenditure on the tax financed health care system.
FORBES: How to Lie With Numbers: Alcohol and Health Care Edition
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This was after more than doubling due to a surge of exuberance during the year-earlier period.
FORBES: Magazine Article
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According to research firm StatCounter, the percentage of total internet page views on mobile phones was 10.1% in May 2012, almost doubling the 5.8% that it had posted for the same period in 2011.
FORBES: Mayer Lays The Foundation For Yahoo's Turnaround