12.12.12.

12STEPBALL 2Today is 12.12.12. and the last time we will see the same number repeat itself…atleast for another 88 years. We thought we would post a “fun” blog with some fun facts, all about the number 12 of course!

Did you know?

  1. A group of twelve things is called a duodecad. The ordinal adjective is duodenary, twelfth. The adjective referring to a group consisting of twelve things is duodecuple.
  2. The number twelve is often used as a sales unit in trade, and is often referred to as a dozen.
  3. Twelve is a composite number.
  4. Most calendar systems have 12 months in a year.
  5. The Western and Chinese zodiacs have 12 signs.
  6. In bowling 12 strikes are needed for a perfect game.
  7. There are 12 constellations in the ecliptic (or signs of the zodiac).
  8. 12 face cards in a card deck.
  9. 12 men have walked on the Earth’s moon.
  10. There are 12 dialling keys on a telephone including 0 and hash.
  11. The Beatles released a total of 12 studio albums.
  12. There are 12 “Did you know facts” posted on this blog…(See what we did there?)

Doing good with the number 12

Tonight will be a benefit concert for the victims of Hurricane Sandy. Be sure to tune in and/or donate to help those in need. The show will be on at 7:30ET/6:30p CST. Artists that will be featured are: Bon Jovi, Alicia Keys, Rolling Stones, Kanye West, Roger Waters, Billy Joel and more!