Numbers are a fundamental part of our everyday lives, shaping the way we measure, trade, and keep track of time. While most of us are familiar with the base-10 system of counting (which divides numbers into 10 parts), there is another number that holds significant importance as well: 12. From the 12 months of the year, to the dozen eggs we buy at the store, the influence of this number is everywhere. Indeed, history has woven this number’s importance through our lives in surprising ways.
But where does the importance of 12 come from, and why do we still use it today despite our reliance on base-10 counting? Click through this gallery to uncover all there is to know.