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A baker's dozen consists of 13 items, whereas a standard dozen includes 12. This extra item in a baker's dozen is traditionally given to account for potential spoilage or mistakes in baking, ensuring that customers receive a full quantity. The practice dates back to medieval times when bakers wanted to avoid penalties for selling underweight bread.

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