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New Year's Eve by the Numbers
December 28, 2017 6:33 pm
Last Updated: January 12, 2020 5:01 am
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16. 18 million flowers
The floats used in the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California feature approximately 18 million flowers.
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17. 21.4% of resolutions
Some 21.4% of New Year’s resolutions for 2017 revolved around healthy eating or weight loss.
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18. 41%
Some 41% of Americans usually make a New Year’s resolution.
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19. 9.2%
Just 9.2% of Americans feel they successfully achieved their New Year’s resolution.
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20. 107.3 million Americans
A record 107.3 million Americans plan on traveling during the holiday period from Dec. 23 to Jan. 1.
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