Is dozen more comfortable than 12 in a speech?

What are some examples of a dozen or almost a dozen These imply rough measurement of the count, maybe ten, maybe eleven, or maybe thirteen, maybe fifteen?

Why do we believe only five are the most positive things when you literally say Almost half a dozen? “Four” is definitely not “nearly half a dozen”, and I completely don’t see the point why would anyone use this expression, but I find it quite frequently. Does the word have some historical significance?

What is the measurable benefit of a college graduation?