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Humans have 12 pairs of ribs.
Twelve astronauts
have walked on the moon. This photo shows Buzz
Aldrin's moon walk. (NASA)
The Dozenal
Society of America is an entire nonprofit
organization dedicated to the number 12. It's
even been publishing "The Duodecimal Bulletin"
since 1945. (dozenal.org)
In Hong Kong, at least 700 people are expected to
get
married, as they believe the date will bring everlasting love.(AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Alcoholics Anonymous has 12 steps, 12 traditions
and 12 concepts for world
service. This photo shows a regional AA center.
(David Shankbone/Wikipedia)
The number 12 may be small, but it is one of
the
most divisible digits. Outside of one and
itself,
it also can be divided by two, three, four and
six. This may be why so many things in everyday
life
use the number 12. There are 12 hours in the
morning
and night, 12 items in a dozen, 12 inches in a
foot
and 12 months in a year. (WTOP/Lacey Mason)
In the Bible, Jacob had 12 sons, 12
tribes were started after Moses led
his people out of Egypt and Jesus had 12
disciples. (Thinkstock)
A Hurricane Sandy benefit concert on 12/12/12 will
be the largest event in music history.
Performers include Bruce Springsteen and the E
Street Band, Paul McCartney, the Rolling Stones,
the Who, Eric Clapton, Billy Joel, Kanye West,
Alicia Keys and Bon Jovi. (AP)
Oklahoma Tornado
The aftermath in Moore, Okla.
Kentucky Derby
Scenes from the 2013 Kentucky Derby.
Take Our Kids to Work Day
WTOP staffers bring their kids into the Glass-Enclosed Nerve Center.
Nationals' Opening Day
Some of the best photos from Opening Day at Nats Park.Click on the image above to see it at its original size.
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The Billboard Music Awards in Vegas.
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A red carpet rivaling the Oscars.
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Top 25 Most Memorable Movie Moms.
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Prince Harry visits D.C., the U.S.
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Three women who were missing for up to a decade are found.
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Some of D.C.'s most interesting and obscure memorials and sculptures.
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Scenes from the 2013 Kentucky Derby.
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Find out who won the WTOP Cupcake Contest.
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Photos from the 2013 White House Correspondents' Dinner.
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Photos from the 2013 NFL Draft in New York.
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WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley ranks the best movie weddings.
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What you shouldn't buy your kids.
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WTOP staffers bring their kids into the Glass-Enclosed Nerve Center.
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The Holocaust Museum marks 20 years in Washington.
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A look at the explosions that rocked the Boston Marathon.
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Eerie photos shared via Twitter of Boston as residents to shelter in place.
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A fertilizer plant in Texas blows up.
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The Night of the Robot
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Photos from the red carpet to the show at Sony Pictures Studios.
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Scenes from the 48th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards.
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Take a look at 2013 cherry blossom photos and submit your own.
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Some of the best photos from Opening Day at Nats Park.
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A 2013 position-by-position look at the Washington Nationals.
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AAA is out with its list of top vehicles for commuters.
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Consumer Reports rated the best and worst cars for your money.
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A different way of picking your NCAA tournament bracket.
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Upload your 2013 snow photos.
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The iconic race: A competition of human versus wild.
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Pete stopped by WTOP ahead of the annual Travel and Adventure Show.
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Some of the best photos in the news.
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Fans reveled in Redskins' success.
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WTOP staff love their furry friends.
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A Conn. town comes together and mourns a mass school shooting.
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As part of the Washington Animal Rescue League's Adopt-a-Thon.
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'Underwater Dogs' leap, splash, swim into your heart.










































