For over 100 years we have enjoyed a shared experience (for those of us still awake) when we count down the final minute of the year together for the big ball drop in New York City. Let’s be honest, though - isn’t this somewhat weird?

While it wasn’t selected as the Word of the Year, Wordle was the most googled word in 2022 and swept the nation with its simplicity of play and addictive nature. But this is more than the story of an entertainingly frustrating little word game - it’s a love story. 

(From the archives) Lose weight. Save money. Stop drinking caffeine. It’s that time of year to make New Year's resolutions. Every year we do them, and every year we mostly fail. Why?

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Episode Sources/Go Deeper:
https://www.businessinsider.com/new-years-eve-ball-drop-tradition-sailors-times-square-2016-12
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/03/technology/wordle-word-game-creator.html

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