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Default Why 6 and 12 point sockets?

I just bought a used set of socket wrenchs. It has both 6 and 12 point
sockets. Why?


I am guessing that 6 is stronger and 12 can be used on square heads, but
neither of those seem to justify having both. Is there a better reason?