April 30, 2026
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12 Apostles, a Dozen Eggs, and… the 12-Bottle Case?

Why does a case contain 12 bottles? It sounds like a simple question, yet no one knows the answer for sure. The leading theory is practical: The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

A. The medieval French word for a small village, similar to the Old English “burg” 

B. A nomadic German tribe which once settled in the area

C. The Latin word Burgarius which was the name for a Roman province that once extended over most of central France

D. The name for early French rural governing bodies which were made up of noble councilmen who were known as Burrs

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