Twelve astronauts
have walked on the moon. This photo shows Buzz
Aldrin's moon walk. (NASA)
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)
dozenal.org
Zodiac The Western and Chinese zodiacs each have 12
signs. (Thinkstock)
Thinkstock
Hong Kong Wedding 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)
AP Photo/Kin Cheung
There are 12 face cards in a deck. (Thinkstock)
Thinkstock
Alcoholics Anonymous has 12 steps, 12 traditions
and 12 concepts for world
service. This photo shows a regional AA center.
(David Shankbone/Wikipedia)
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)
WTOP/Lacey Mason
153896789 An analogue clock has 12 hours on its face.
(Thinkstock)
Thinkstock
100263709 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)
Thinkstock
132103889 The European Union's flag has 12 stars.
(Thinkstock)
Thinkstock
12-12-12 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)
