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Why does Times Square drop a ball on New Year's Eve? The 700-pound story from 1907 behind a global tradition

A 700-pound illuminated ball first descended over Times Square in 1907 to welcome 1908, beginning a tradition that still draws crowds today

Why does Times Square drop a ball on New Year's Eve? The 700-pound story from 1907 behind a global tradition

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