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Planet Earth will ring in the new year with ‘quirky’ traditions
As the clock strikes 12 on Monday, millions will pop champagne corks and light fireworks while others indulge in quirkier New Year’s rituals like melting lead, leaping off chairs or gobbling grapes. One of the world’s oldest shared traditions, New Year’s celebrations take many forms, but most cultures have one…
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