Why Do We Drop a Ball on New Year's Eve?
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Every year on New Year’s Eve, people gather in Times Square to watch the ball drop. But does anyone actually know why?
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New Year's Eve: History and How countries in the worlds celebrate
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The history behind the New Year's Eve ball drop ceremony in Times
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History of Ball Drop in Times Square
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New Year's Eve: History and How countries in the worlds celebrate
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Diwali, Definition & Facts
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The history behind the New Year's Eve ball drop ceremony in Times
What is so special about watching the ball drop on New Years? - Quora
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How did New Year's eve start? The history and tradition explained
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New Year's Eve: History and How countries in the worlds celebrate
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A brief history of the Times Square New Year's Eve ball drop
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Why do we drop a ball on New Year's Eve? It once saved lives, but