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New Year's Facts

We're taking this time to look back and count our blessings...and a few other things too.

By Talie Tebbi
Original Content | December 09, 2011

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Bring on the Bubbly

49 million: The number of bubbles in a bottle of Champagne.
25: The percentage of all Champagne sold in America that is purchased between Christmas and New Year's Day.
45 degrees: The angle at which you should hold a Champagne bottle before popping.
45 degrees: The perfect temperature to serve Champagne.
50 mph: The top speed of a cork leaving a Champagne bottle.