Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_18 (weeks VARCHAR, date VARCHAR)
### Question:
On December 12, 2001, how many weeks had the single been in its position?
### Answer:
SELECT weeks FROM table_name_18 WHERE date = "december 12, 2001"