Fun Food
Turkey Trivia
Historical Facts
General
100

According to a poll, what Thanksgiving side dish is the least popular among Americans?

Green Bean Casserole

100

Which founding father wanted the turkey to be our national bird?

Benjamin Franklin 

100

When OR where did the first Thanksgiving take place?

1621 in Plymouth, Massachusetts

100

According to a survey, what are people most thankful for on Thanksgiving?

Family, health, and life

200

Are pumpkins considered a vegetable?

No. They are a fruit. 

200

What are female turkeys called?

Hens

200

How long did the first Thanksgiving feast last?

3 days

200

Which football teams always play on Thanksgiving Day?

The Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys

300

Which type of food was eaten at the first Thanksgiving but is hardly eaten at Thanksgiving today?

Seafood

300

How many feathers does the average turkey have?

5,000 - 6,000

300

What utensil did the Pilgrims not use for their Thanksgiving feast?

Forks
300

According to Merriam-Webster, when was the term "Friendsgiving" first circulated?

2007

400

How can you tell if a cranberry is ripe?

See if it bounces when you drop it

400

Which state produces the most turkeys?

Minnesota

400

Which video game character was the first to be featured in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?

Sonic the Hedgehog

400

How many guests do those hosting Thanksgiving dinner usually have on average?

11

500

What is the longest amount of time you can leave a cooked turkey sitting out of the fridge?

2 hours

500

How fast can the average turkey run?

18 miles per hour on foot and up to 50 miles per hour in flight.

500

Which President once received a raccoon as a Thanksgiving gift?

President Calvin Coolidge

500

Which Christmas song was traditionally a Thanksgiving song?

Jingle Bells

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