Ring in the New Year
This Canadian city celebrates New Years with an inter-national fireworks display over water
Niagara Falls
This 2018-2022 Somalia reform project had little to do with wooden boxes
CRATES
This unit of measuring gold purity has nothing to do with root vegetables
Karat
This famous Mary Shelley novel about a monster was released on January 1, 1818
Frankenstein
This name of Medieval Welsh origin literally means 'gift from God' and 'ruler of the people', sharing a surname with a famous royal who had 8 wives.
Tudor
This country is famous for ringing temple bells on New Year's Eve 108 times
Japan
In 1988, Cowater had its first water project and first female team leader in this former Silk Road country
Pakistan
This shiny rock may trick prospectors, but it will leave you feeling like a court jester
Fool's Gold (Pyrite)
This acronym referred to 1999 fears that computers wouldn’t recognize the number 2000, leading to worldwide computer failures
Y2K
In Hausa, this West African name means grace and favour, and is associated with kindness and compassion
Hannatu
This unincorporated overseas territory is the last country to see the New Year
(American) Samoa
Not home to SpongeBob SquarePants, Cowater has had three projects so far in this country of 32 coral atolls and islands in the Micronesia subregion.
Kiribati
This 1940's slogan and 1971 James Bond film declared that crystalline carbon isn't temporary
"Diamonds are forever"
On January 1, 1962, this famous British band was turned down by a record label because "guitar groups were on their way out"
The Beatles
This old Welsh name meaning 'fiery' and 'enthusiastic' belonged to a 12th century ruler who fought the invading Normans
Rhys
What Gregorian calendar month is Chinese New Year in 2026?
February (17th) Year of Horse
This 2025-2030 project strengthens regulators' ability to conduct Lifestyle Audits if a public servant is living a lavish lifestyle that points to corruption.
SEIGG
Since 1953, the Italian regional bank Credito Emiliano has accepted, and matured, a curious form of collateral in their climate controlled warehouse.
Parmesan Cheese
This French-speaking country declared its independence on January 1, 1804
Haiti
This female North African Arabic name means faithfulness, and is associated with loyalty, integrity, and belief
Emna
This ancient civilization is credited with making the first documented New Year's resolutions
Ancient Babylonians
After Cowater International incorporated in 1985, the K-BIRD project was its first project evaluation, taking place in this country
Nepal
A 2023 online conspiracy theory centred on a worldwide shortage of this plastic covered aluminum craft supply
Glitter
On January 1, 404, the last of these barbaric games were ended by Emperor Honorius, marking the end of these in the Roman Empire.
Gladiator games
This female name of Punjabi origin means "the one who wins Karma" and is powerful and auspicious
Karamjit