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  1. A Baker’s Dozen is 13 in number as a safeguard against penalties for short changing.

    It started in the United Kingdom in the 16th century. Quality control meant bakers sold in lots of 12, then threw in an extra to cover inconsistencies across bakes/ingredients.

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