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How large is the Times Square New Year's Eve Ball in diameter?
12 feet
How many light bulbs covered the first Times Square New Year's Eve Ball?
100
How much does the Times Square ball weigh?
11,000-12,000
Immigrants from what country introduced the New Year baby to the United States?
Germany
What country gained independence on Jan. 1, 1803?
Haiti
What decade did the New Year's Eve Ball first drop in Times Square?
The 1900's
When did LED lights first appear on the Times Square New Year's Eve Ball?
2007
How many total LED lights are in the Times Square ball?
32,000-33,000
The Dutch believe eating what on New Year's Day will bring good luck?
Donuts
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In Australia, which city is famous for its New Year's Eve fireworks?
Sydney
What decade did the New Year's Eve Ball first drop in Times Square?
1900's
How many LED modules are in the Times Square New Year's Eve Ball?
650-700
What decade was the second Times Square New Year's Eve Ball introduced?
1920
In Spain, 12 of what type of food is eaten at midnight on New Year's Eve for good luck??
Grapes
What country celebrates New Year Last?
Kiribati
How many versions of the Times Square New Year's Eve Ball have there been to date?
7
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How many triangles total are there on the Times Square ball?
2,600-2,700
What decade were computer controls introduced to the Times Square New Year's Eve Ball?
1990's
"January" gets its name from what Roman god?
Janus
In which city is the famous New Year's Eve celebration known as the “Ball Drop” held?
New York
How much did the first Times Square New Year's Eve Ball weigh?
700lbs
How many colors can the Times Square New Year's Eve Ball display?
16 million
When did the Waterford Crystal Times Square New Year's Eve Ball debut?
1999
What was given as gifts on New Year's Day in ancient Persia?
Eggs
What river runs through the city of London, where the iconic New Year's fireworks display takes place?
Thames