How many items are in a bakers dozen?
A baker's dozen traditionally refers to a group of 13 items. The term originated from a practice in the Middle Ages where bakers would add an extra item to a dozen (which typically consists of 12 items) to avoid accusations of shortchanging customers. This additional item was considered a safeguard against any potential loss or inaccuracies. Therefore, a baker's dozen is equivalent to 13 items instead of the usual 12.