The Times Square Ball Drop wasn’t born from tradition; it started as a newspaper publicity stunt in 1907. What began as a 700‑pound glowing orb dropped from a flagpole has evolved into the six‑ton crystal sphere watched by over a billion people today. The idea itself traces back to 1833, when time‑balls helped ship captains set their clocks. Do you watch the ball drop at midnight? Let us know in the comments and follow us here for more! | Straight Arrow News