Times Square ball drop history
1907 first drop, the current ball (12,000 lbs of Waterford crystal), TV broadcast history.
Q1.Which of the following is NOT one of Aesop's fables?Tap to reveal
Answer: The Fox and the Hound
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Q2.Which of the following is not another name for the eggplant?Tap to reveal
Answer: Potimarron
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Q3.What is the official language of Brazil?Tap to reveal
Answer: Portuguese
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Q4.In the video-game franchise Kingdom Hearts, the main protagonist, carries a weapon with what shape?Tap to reveal
Answer: Key
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Q5.How many fingers does a single human hand have?Tap to reveal
Answer: Four
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Q6.What year was Apple Inc. founded?Tap to reveal
Answer: 1976
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Q7.What is the most commonly used noun in the English language?Tap to reveal
Answer: Time
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Q8."A3", "B1", and "Legal" are typical names of sizes for what object?Tap to reveal
Answer: Paper
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Q9.The lesser-known continuation of the saying "Curiosity killed the cat..." is:Tap to reveal
Answer: "...but satisfaction brought it back."
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Q10.In "Shrek", what comedic actor voices Donkey?Tap to reveal
Answer: Eddie Murphy
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Global NYE traditions
Spain (12 grapes), Brazil (white clothes), China (lunar new year), Japan (108 bells). Diverse celebrations.
Q1.What do sailors call the left side of a boat?Tap to reveal
Answer: Port
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Q2.When someone is inexperienced they are said to be what color?Tap to reveal
Answer: Green
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Q3.What was the soft drink Pepsi originally introduced as?Tap to reveal
Answer: Brad's Drink
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Q4.What is the full title of the Prime Minister of the UK?Tap to reveal
Answer: First Lord of the Treasury
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Q5.The “fairy” type made it’s debut in which generation of the Pokemon core series games?Tap to reveal
Answer: 6th
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Q6.What do the letters of the fast food chain KFC stand for?Tap to reveal
Answer: Kentucky Fried Chicken
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Q7.Out of these four buildings, which one is the tallest, with a height of 1,776 ft (541.3 m)?Tap to reveal
Answer: One World Trade Center, United States
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Q8.Who was the 1st President of Mexico?Tap to reveal
Answer: Guadalupe Victoria
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Q9.In DC comics where does the Green Arrow (Oliver Queen) live?Tap to reveal
Answer: Star City
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Q10.Which company did Valve cooperate with in the creation of the Vive?Tap to reveal
Answer: HTC
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Fireworks and midnight traditions
Why fireworks? Why kissing at midnight? Why champagne? Origins of the rituals.
Q1.What planet is not named after a Greek or Roman god?Tap to reveal
Answer: Earth
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Q2.What is the weight of a Gold Bar in Fallout: New Vegas?Tap to reveal
Answer: 35 Pounds
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Q3.Which month is Black History Month in the US?Tap to reveal
Answer: February
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Q4.What year was Walt Disney born?Tap to reveal
Answer: 1901
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Q5.Which country has the Union Jack in its flag?Tap to reveal
Answer: New Zealand
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Q6.Which film star has his statue in Leicester Square?Tap to reveal
Answer: Charlie Chaplin
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Q7.Which of these cities does NOT have a United States Minting location?Tap to reveal
Answer: St. Louis, MO
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Q8.The buried remains of which English explorer of Australia were found in London in January 2019?Tap to reveal
Answer: Matthew Flinders
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Q9.What does a milliner make and sell?Tap to reveal
Answer: Hats
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Q10.Which of the following buildings is example of a structure primarily built in the Art Deco architectural style?Tap to reveal
Answer: Niagara Mohawk Building
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Famous NYE moments and resolutions
Iconic NYE concerts, viral moments, resolution stats (80% fail by February).
Q1.Which country developed the AK-47 assault rifle?Tap to reveal
Answer: Soviet Union
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Q2.Which of these anatomical terms refers to the tail end of the creature?Tap to reveal
Answer: Caudal
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Q3.Which of the following chemicals are found in eggplant seeds?Tap to reveal
Answer: Nicotine
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Q4.Which type of cutlery is most suited for eating soup?Tap to reveal
Answer: Spoon
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Q5.What does the "G" mean in "G-Man"?Tap to reveal
Answer: Government
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Q6.The Quadrangularis Reversum is best described as which of the following?Tap to reveal
Answer: A percussion instrument
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Q7.Earth is located in which galaxy?Tap to reveal
Answer: The Milky Way Galaxy
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Q8.What is the name of the alcoholic beverage made from potatoes or grains that originates from Poland and Russia?Tap to reveal
Answer: Vodka
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Q9.What is the currency of India and Pakistan as well as a few other Asian countries?Tap to reveal
Answer: Rupee
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Hosting NYE trivia
NYE trivia works in the lull between dinner and midnight. Run a 30-question quiz across 4 categories.
Trivio.NET has NYE packs in the Holidays & Events category.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time should NYE trivia start?
10-11 PM. Energy peaks, but everyone's still alert before midnight.
Are NYE trivia questions kid-friendly?
Most are. Skip the champagne / drinking-related ones for younger crowds.
Where can I find NYE trivia packs?
Trivio.NET's Holidays & Events category has NYE packs.
What's the most-asked NYE trivia?
When did Times Square ball drop start? (1907.) Why kiss at midnight? (Romantic tradition, no clear origin.)
