In honor of 2012, here are a few interesting and random facts about the number 12:
1. The number twelve is attached with beliefs of mystery and authority.
2. Time is measured in two groups of twelve hours. While 12 noon is the descent of the Sun, 12 midnight is the ascent marketing the turn of events as well.
3. The significance of the number 12 in the Bible is reflected by the twelve Apostles, twelve fruits of the Spirit, twelve tribes of Israel and twelve gates.
4. There are 12 days of Christmas.
5. The number 12 is found 189 times total in the Bible.
6. Number 12 signifies governmental perfection. A jury is usually made of 12 jurors.
7. There are 12 months in a year.
8. The number 12 is the perfect number, the result of 4 (corners of the horizon) x 3 (Trinity)
9. Twelve people have walked on the Earth's moon.
10. In astrology there are 12 signs in the Zodiac representing basic personality types of characteristic models of expression.
11. There are 12 pairs of ribs in the human body.
12. There are 12 dialing keys on a telephone including 0 and hash.
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