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Why drop a ball at midnight on New Year’s Eve?

Why drop a ball at midnight on New Year’s Eve?

What US states are Gotham and Metropolis in?

What US states are Gotham and Metropolis in?

Who was Chef Boyardee?

Who was Chef Boyardee?

Where is Old Zealand?

Where is Old Zealand?

Which came first, flammable or inflammable?

Which came first, flammable or inflammable?

What does “Auld Lang Syne” mean?

Kramer’s name on Seinfeld wasn’t originally Kramer. What was it?

Kramer’s name on Seinfeld wasn’t originally Kramer. What was it?

What’s special about Agloe, NY?

What’s special about Agloe, NY?

Why do we say “close but no cigar”?

Why do we say “close but no cigar”?

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How far was Willie Mays from home plate when he made “The Catch”?

How far was Willie Mays from home plate when he made “The Catch”?

Why do some refer to Toronto as the 6ix?

Why do some refer to Toronto as the 6ix?