Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld nearly doubled the original price tag of the war in Iraq.
Indeed, the deal ended a bidding war among Ameritrade, E*Trade, Toronto-Dominion Bank, Wells Fargo and Bank of America, nearly doubling the original estimations of the company's worth.
Now the coalition has more than 170 companies, and is on-target to double the original goal by the end of the year.
Of the 300 who applied, most were qualified, causing administrators to double the original number of math slots; next year, they hope to expand the program.
In the space of 10 years this could easily double the original amount your mother has borrowed if she decides to go ahead with the lifetime mortgage.
The Channel tunnel, though an operating success since it opened in 1994, cost $15 billion to build, double the original estimate, and accumulated a $14 billion mountain of debt.
But the statement said: "There has been a massive increase in the residential element of the scheme - doubling the original number of apartments envisaged to 700, including the challenging prospect of building 200 apartments in the historic Canning Dock area.
By contrast, the African-American ensemble of 2001's nuptials comedy The Best Man reunited last year for festive sequel The Best Man Holiday, which doubled the original's $35m domestic take.
It now stretches from Chelsea to the financial district, more than doubling the original zone.
In order to receive the tax benefits, the fund must "substantially improve" the property, doubling the original investment within 30 months.
