New Year's Fun Facts

How many people across the U.S. watch the ball drop in New York City on New Year’s Eve?

• A. 5,000,000 people

• B. 25,000,000 people

• C. 175,000,000 people

• D. 2,000,000,000 people

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What year was the first ball drop in New York City on New Year’s Eve?

• A. 2002

• B. 1907

• C. 1947

• D. 1984

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The Times Square Ball has a 12-foot diameter. It is covered in Waterford Crystal triangles. How many triangles cover it?

• A. 3,508 triangles

• B. 2,688 triangles

• C. 5,050 triangles

• D. 10,222 triangles

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What percent of adult Americans say they are determined to have a New Year’s Resolution in 2022?

• A.15%

• B. 83%

• C. 45%

• D. 74%

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According to Strava, by what date have most people given up on their New Year’s Resolution?

(known as Quitter’s Day)

• A. January 19th

• B. February 3rd

• C. February 14th

• D. March 2nd

What percent of Americans think it will be harder to keep their resolution in 2022 than in 2021?

• A. 70%

• B. 20%

• C. 100%

• D. 60%

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What is the average hourly cost of a babysitter on New Year’s Eve?

• A. $24.56

• B. $20.23

• C. $17.88

• D. $15.67

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What was the average cost for a couple to enjoy dinner and a show on New Year’s Eve in

New York City in 2018?

• $ 1,160

• $ 454

• $ 876

• $ 199

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According to tradition, how many black-eyed peas do you need to eat on New Year’s Day to have luck every day of the new year?

• A. 1 black-eyed pea

• B. 100 black-eyed peas

• C. 12 black-eyed peas

• D. 365 black-eyed peas

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How many flowers are used to decorate the floats in the Tournament of Roses “Rose Parade” on

New Year’s Day?

• A. 4 million flowers

• B.18 million flowers

• C. 65 thousand flowers

• D. 985 thousand flowers

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