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What turkeys actually gobble? (Male or Female)

Male

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How many pumpkin pies are consumed every Thanksgiving?

About 50 million
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How long was the first Thanksgiving celebration?

3 days

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What is the proper term for having a Thanksgiving with friends?

Friendsgiving

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How much did the world's BIGGEST pumpkin pie weigh? (if you're close, we'll give it to you)

3,699 pounds

200

What percent of Americans skip turkey on Thanksgiving (1%-25%)

12%

200

What Thanksgiving vegetable was grown in space?

Potato

200
What professional football team has played almost EVERY Thanksgiving since 1934?

The Detroit Lions

200

One of the most popular Thanksgiving Activities is to take a...

NAP!

200

TRUE OR FALSE? France celebrates Thanksgiving

False

300

What U.S. state raises the most turkeys?

Minnesota

300

How many Americans prefer Thanksgiving leftovers vs. Thanksgiving dinner

80%

300

What was the name of the ship that the pilgrims sailed in on?

The Mayflower

300

How many people attend the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City (if you're close, we'll give it to you)

3.5 million

300

In what month did the very first Thanksgiving likely take place?

September

400

How many turkeys are prepared for Thanksgiving in America each year?

46 MILLION

400

Do Americans prefer Apple Pie or Pumpkin Pie?

Apple Pie

400

How many women were at the very first Thanksgiving?

4

400

Where was the first Turkey Trot held?

Buffalo, New York

400

When is Thanksgiving in Canada?

The second Monday in October

500

According to the Guinness Book of World Records, how much does the heaviest turkey on record weigh?

86 pounds

500

What U.S. state consumes the most turkey every Thanksgiving?

California

500

What President declared TWO Thanksgivings in one year?

James Madison

500

What happens at the end of Thanksgiving parades?

Santa Clause appears

500

What town canceled Thanksgiving because they couldn't make pumpkin pies?

Colchester, Connecticut

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