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why do bakers get 13 in a dozen but the rest of us settle for 12?..

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According to Google it's believed that bakers would toss in an extra loaf of bread when selling a dozen to avoid being penalized for selling short weight.

BeefySenpie · M

@GreenGoddess I thought it was in case they screw one up, but you might be right

GreenGoddess · F

@BeefySenpie liondog gave a more detailed answer and didn't have to Google it 😅

BeefySenpie · M

@GreenGoddess Low carb diets 😂

GreenGoddess · F

@BeefySenpie Yeah, I don't need that kind of negativity in my life.