32,256 Philips Luxeon Rebel LEDs of it (and don’t forget the 2,668 Waterford crystals). The 12-foot-wide, 11,875-pound ball is capable of displaying “16 million vibrant colors and billions of patterns” — did you even know that many colors existed? — and all in all it’ll use 20% less energy than last year. Very cool.

[New Years Eve Ball]

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