On December 25, 1776, George Washington lead his army across the ice-choked Delaware River to launch a surprise attack on the Hessian garrison encamped at Trenton, New Jersey.  It was an audacious move that ended in a much-need victory for the new Republic (you can read about the battle here).

For those who have yet to purchase health insurance, there is yet another nasty Obamacare surprise waiting for you in the New Year:

Consumers face a Feb. 15, 2015, deadline to buy insurance, after which those without coverage could be hit with fines of $325 per adult or 2 percent of family income, whichever is higher.

Naturally, some folks see this as an opportunity to scrouge up new customers: