In math, we know that a dozen means 12. But have you heard of a baker’s dozen? It means 13 instead of 12! This tradition started long ago in medieval England.
Back then, there were strict rules about the weight of bread. If a baker sold loaves that were too light, they could be fined or punished. To be safe, bakers started giving one extra loaf when selling a dozen. That way, even if some loaves were slightly smaller, customers always got their full weight of bread. Over time, this became known as the baker’s dozen—13 instead of 12.
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