A Weblog Dedicated to the Discussion of the Christian Faith and 21st Century Life

A Weblog Dedicated to the Discussion of the Christian Faith and 21st Century Life
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I do not seek to understand that I may believe, but I believe in order to understand. For this also I believe, –that unless I believed, I should not understand.-- St. Anselm of Canterbury (1033-1109)

Saturday, December 31, 2011

New York City Is Not the Only Town That Drops Things on New Year's Eve

We all know that New York City drops its famous time-ball every New Year's Eve. It has done so since 1907. But there are other towns that will be dropping a various assortment of objects tonight at midnight:
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>Raleigh, NC-- a 900 pound brass acorn
>Ocean City, MD-- a beach ball
>Eastport, ME-- a sardine
>Fayetteville, AR-- a hog
>Dillsburg, PA-- an 8 foot pickle
>Marion, OH-- a ball of popcorn
>Lebanon, PA-- a 100 pound stick of Lebanon Bologna
>Fredericksburg, VA-- An illuminated pear
>Bartlesville, OK-- an olive
>Plymouth, WI-- an 80 pound decorated cheese wedge
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There are many more. Check out some of them here.

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