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A Baker's dozen is 13 on account of the fact that bakers often miscount when hurried. Thus, they add a buffer to ensure that if they've undercounted, they will not be accused of cheating the customer
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A Baker's dozen is 13 on account of the fact that bakers often miscount when hurried. Thus, they add a buffer to ensure that if they've undercounted, they will not be accused of cheating the customer