The tradition started in 1907, when the ball was made of iron and wood. After multiple redesigns, today's ball weighs 11,875 pounds and features 2,688 crystal panels.

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As New York prepares for its iconic New Year's Eve celebration, officials conduct a final test of the crystal-covered ball that marks the countdown. Weighing nearly 6 tons and adorned with 2,688 ...