I never really cared for double weapons...I prefered to wield a weapon in either hand...or a spiked chain as a double weapon. I think they should have left the double weapons behind in 3.5e, or better yet never invented them in 3.0e.
Double swords date back to 1st edition.
Alot is not a word. It's a lot, two words.
Always use the proper tool. If the proper tool isn't available, try a hammer.