The number 12 used to have more significance than the number 10. That's why all numbers up to 12, or "a dozen", have unique names.
same reason that 21 isn't pronounced two-ty one, 31 isn't pronounced threety three etc
same with 12,13,15 ect who knows its the same reason why who ever called the banana a banana
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The number 12 used to have more significance than the number 10. That's why all numbers up to 12, or "a dozen", have unique names.
same reason that 21 isn't pronounced two-ty one, 31 isn't pronounced threety three etc
same with 12,13,15 ect who knows its the same reason why who ever called the banana a banana