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What ancient civilization is credited with the earliest form of New Year's resolutions?
What ancient civilization is credited with the earliest form of New Year's resolutions?
What was the significance of the Roman god Janus in relation to New Year's resolutions?
What was the significance of the Roman god Janus in relation to New Year's resolutions?
In which month did the Babylonians hold the akitu festival to mark the start of a new year?
In which month did the Babylonians hold the akitu festival to mark the start of a new year?
What did the Babylonians do during the akitu festival as part of their promises?
What did the Babylonians do during the akitu festival as part of their promises?
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What is the core idea behind New Year's resolutions as mentioned in the text?
What is the core idea behind New Year's resolutions as mentioned in the text?
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