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What type of bird did the Pilgrims eat at the first Thanksgiving? (hint- it's not turkey!)
Wild fowl (likely ducks and geese
Which occurs first — thunder or lightning?
Lightning and thunder happen at roughly the same time, but you don’t hear thunder until much later than you’ve seen the lightning as light travels faster than sound.
Which nation was the most visited in 2011, with 79.5 million tourists, many viewing its capital city’s Left Bank?
France
What Was Banned in Indonesia for Stimulating Passion?
Hula Hoops
Which TV doctor has President-elect Donald Trump chosen as his nominee to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services?
Dr. Oz
What popular side dish wasn’t served at the first Thanksgiving due to a lack of sugar?
Pumpkin Pie
What is the name of the currency used in the European Union?
the Euro
What 650-foot-tall observation tower in Seattle, Washington has 24 lighting rods on its roof to withstand strikes during storms?
The Space Needle
What's the Main Ingredient in Bombay Duck?
Fish
There's no duck in the recipe. The main ingredient is a fish called bummalo.
Which actor and YouTuber defeated Mike Tyson in a Nov. 15 Netflix-streamed boxing match in Arlington, Texas?
Jake Paul
What vegetable, often seen on Thanksgiving tables today, was likely at the first feast?
Squash
What holiday is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November?
Thanksgiving
How many continents are there in the world?
7
What Were the First Ice Hockey Pucks Made Out Of?
Frozen Cow Dung
Last week, President Biden became the first sitting U.S. president to visit which famed tropical region?
Amazon Rainforest
What part of the turkey is considered lucky and is often pulled apart after dinner?
The Wishbone
How many days are in a leap year?
366
How many oceans are there?
Five: Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Southern, and Arctic.
In Florida, It's Illegal for Unmarried Women to Do What on Sundays?
Skydive
What global travel guru, who died this week at age 95, began his guidebook career with the publication of "Europe on 5 Dollars a Day" in 1957?
Arthur Frommer
What traditional Native American dish is made of dried corn?
Cornbread
What is the name of the famous Roman arena where gladiator contests were held?
The Colosseum.
Which language is spoken in the Canadian province of Quebec?
French
What Is Scotland's National Animal? (hint- it's not a real animal)
Unicorn