From bologna to a pickle here are the most bizarre New Year's Eve drops in the US

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"Across the United States, dozens of communities are set to usher in 2026 with a far more eccentric array of falling objects, from fruits and vegetables to sea creatures and balls of every conceivable shape and size. Many of these unique traditions boast a distinct local flavor. Wisconsin's Plymouth, for instance, lowers a giant cheese wedge, while Las Cruces, New Mexico, opts for a chile pepper. Flagstaff, Arizona, features a pinecone, and Key West, Florida, celebrates with a conch shell."

A news outlet covers topics such as reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech and asks for donations to fund journalists and keep reporting free of paywalls. The outlet emphasizes sending reporters to cover both sides of stories and remaining accessible to Americans across the political spectrum, funded by those who can afford to support it. Across the United States, dozens of communities are staging eccentric New Year's Eve 'drops' featuring local items like a giant cheese wedge, a chile pepper, a pinecone, and a conch shell. The custom traces back to the 1907 Times Square ball drop and has proliferated nationally since the turn of the millennium.

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