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• World's Richest Companies By Market Cap

Which semiconductor company designed the CUDA platform for general-purpose GPU computing?

Answer

Nvidia

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• New Year's Eve Celebrations

Which city hosts the annual Hogmanay New Year's Eve celebration known for torchlight processions and street parties?

Answer

Edinburgh

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• New Year's Eve Celebrations

What was the first year when the Times Square Ball Drop took place?

Answer

1907

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• New Year's Eve Celebrations

What is the name of the large New Year's Eve street celebration held in Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana neighborhood?

Answer

Réveillon

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• New Year's Eve Celebrations

Which London landmark's clock bell is broadcast at midnight during the United Kingdom's New Year's Eve celebrations?

Answer

Big Ben

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• New Year's Eve Celebrations

In the song “Auld Lang Syne,” traditionally sung at New Year's Eve, which poet is credited with preserving its best-known version?

Answer

Robert Burns

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• Quinceañera

In the quinceañera tradition, what Spanish word means the honoree’s fifteenth-birthday celebration?

Answer

Quinceañera

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• Quinceañera

In a quinceañera, what does the honoree traditionally receive during the presentation of the Bible?

Answer

A Bible

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• Quinceañera

What type of event often precedes the reception in a Catholic quinceañera?

Answer

A Mass

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• Quinceañera

In a quinceañera, what headpiece may be placed on the honoree to symbolize her new status?

Answer

A tiara

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• Quinceañera

In a quinceañera, what object may be replaced to symbolize the honoree’s transition from childhood?

Answer

Flat shoes

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• Quinceañera

In a quinceañera, what item traditionally symbolizes the honoree’s childhood when it is presented or changed?

Answer

A doll

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