22 things you never knew about New Year's (and how they can change your life in 2012)

1 million: The number of revelers who come to Times Square to ring in the New Year.

40: The years that Dick Clark has led TV viewers across the world into the next year.

127 decibels: The sound of a vuvuzela (fireworks top out at 150 decibels—you can expect both in Times Square).

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