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Every year, the world celebrates the new year as it slowly crosses each time zone.
But despite the collective celebration, many areas of the world hold their own traditions in ringing in the new year
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From Moscow to New York City, here are seven New Year’s Eve facts so that you can start off your new year with a little bit of knowledge
1. One million people gather in New York City’s Times Square to watch the ball drop. Nearly a billion others watch on TV.
Read more…2. In Scotland, a canon is fired in Edinburgh Castle at the stroke of midnight, followed by a large fireworks display.More about New Years Eve, Facts, Watercooler, Videos, and Ooyala Video Lead Template