> The importance of 12 has been attributed to the number of
> lunar cycles in a year as well as the fact that humans have
> 12 finger bones (phalanges) on one hand (three in each of
> four fingers). It is possible to count to 12 with the thumb
> acting as a pointer, touching each finger bone in turn.
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