Thanksgiving Jeopardy Template

What is a group of porcupines called?

A. A spike
B. A prickle
C. A jab
D. A needle-line

A group of porcupines is called

a prickle. This name is fitting given their sharp quills, and it is used for both North American and African porcupines

What is the average number of calories eaten on Thanksgiving?

A. 2,000 calories
B. 3,200 calories
C. 4,500 calories
D. 6,000 calories

C!
The average American consumes around 4,500 calories on Thanksgiving Day, including appetizers, the main meal, and dessert

. The Thanksgiving dinner alone is estimated to be about 3,000 calories, with additional calories coming from snacks, drinks, and desserts

Which continent does not grow pumpkins?

A) Asia B) Africa C) Antarctica

D) Australia

Antarctica

is the only continent where pumpkins do not grow. Pumpkins can be grown on the other six continents, including Alaska

Statistically, what is Americans' favorite Thanksgiving side dish?

A) Mashed potatoes B) mac and cheese

C) green bean casserole D) stuffing

Statistically, the most popular Thanksgiving side dish is stuffing (or dressing), topping the list in 42 states. It is followed by mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, mac and cheese, and green bean casserole, which round out the top five most popular sides nationwide.

What Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?

A) Run Run Rudolph B) Jingle Bells

C) Santa Claus is Coming to Town

D) Feliz Navidad

The Christmas song that was originally written for Thanksgiving is "Jingle Bells". Composer James Lord Pierpont wrote it in 1857 as "One Horse Open Sleigh" to be performed at his church during Thanksgiving services

200

Which country tried to train pigeons to guide missiles during WWII?

A. Japan
B. United States
C. Russia
D. Germany

The United States tried to train pigeons to guide missiles during WWII through a project led by behaviorist B.F. Skinner, known as Project Pigeon [1].

200

Which football teams always play on Thanksgiving Day?

A) Philadelphia Eagles & Detroit Lions

B) Detroit Lions & Dallas Cowboys

C) Dallas Cowboys & Chicago Bears

D) San Francisco 49ers & Chicago Bears

The Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys

have always played on Thanksgiving Day as a tradition. The Lions have played at home every Thanksgiving since 1934, while the Cowboys have played on the holiday since 1966

200

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200

Which creature can regrow its eyeballs?

A. Starfish
B. Gecko
C. Lobster
D. Jellyfish

Starfish (also known as sea stars) are well known for their remarkable ability to regenerate lost limbs. Some species can even regrow an entire body from a single detached arm, provided a portion of the central disc is intact.

200

What balloon was the first giant character in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?

A. Mickey Mouse
B. Popeye
C. Felix the Cat
D. Snoopy

C!
The first giant character balloon in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was Felix the Cat in 1927. It was the first time the parade featured a large balloon, replacing the live animals that had been used in the earlier parades

300

What household hazard triples on Thanksgiving?

A) fires B) burns C) floods

D) carbon monoxide leak

Cooking fires triple on Thanksgiving, making them the leading household hazard of the day. Unattended cooking is the primary cause, but the elevated risk is also due to the increased use of equipment like turkey fryers and candles.

300

What U.S. state has a lake named “Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg”?

A. Maine
B. Massachusetts
C. Michigan
D. Wisconsin

The U.S. state that has a lake named Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg is Massachusetts. The lake is located in the town of Webster and is also known as Lake Chaubunagungamaug or Webster Lake.

300

What happens at the end of Thanksgiving parades?

A) firework show

B) Thanksgiving speech done by mayor

C) the turkey gets pardoned

D) Santa Claus arrives

The end of the Thanksgiving parade features the arrival of Santa Claus, who heralds the start of the Christmas season. After Santa's appearance, the giant balloons are deflated and packed away for the following year.

300

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

A) 2 hours B) 5 hours C) 9 hours

D) 12 hours

A!
You can leave cooked turkey out of the fridge for no more than two hours. If the temperature is above 90degrees, you must refrigerate it within one hour. This is because perishable foods can enter the "danger zone between 40 and 140 degrees.

300

How long did the first Thanksgiving feast last?

A) 1 evening B) 1 full day

C) 3 full days D) 7 full days

The first Thanksgiving feast lasted for three days. The celebration in 1621 was a harvest festival attended by the Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag people.

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What U.S. state consumes the most turkey per person?

A) Texas B) Alabama C) New Hampshire

D) California

California

is the state that consumes the most turkey per person, though this is often cited in the context of Thanksgiving consumption due to its large population. While California leads in total and per-capita consumption for the holiday, other states may have different annual consumption pattern

400

What animal cannot walk backward?

A. Pig
B. Ostrich
C. Kangaroo
D. Duck

The kangaroo and emu are two well-known animals that cannot walk backward. Their bodies are structured in a way that prevents reverse movement: a kangaroo's powerful tail and legs are built for forward hopping, and an emu's knee anatomy and leg structure restrict it to forward motion

400

What animal has the most teeth of any creature on Earth?

A. Shark
B. Snail
C. Beaver
D. Crocodile

The animal with the most teeth is the snail, with some species having over 25,000 microscopic teeth on a flexible tongue-like ribbon called a radula. These teeth aren't true teeth like a mammal's, but are hard, chitinous structures used to scrape and rasp food

400

What animal can’t stick its tongue out?

A. Giraffe
B. Dolphin
C. Crocodile
D. Penguin

A crocodile cannot stick out its tongue because its tongue is anchored to the bottom of its mouth by a membrane. This membrane prevents movement and helps seal the throat when submerged, allowing the crocodile to breathe while its mouth is open underwater

400

What everyday object was originally made from animal bladders?

A. Shoes
B. Hats
C. Balloons
D. Water bottles

buffalo

Early versions of balloons were made from animal bladders, which were inflated and used as toys. Michael Faraday later invented the modern rubber balloon in 1824.

500

What is the Butterball “Talk Turkey” Line?

A) A customer service line for ordering Butterball clothes/food

B) A turkey adoption program

C) A hotline for reporting runaway turkeys

D) A hotline where experts answer turkey-cooking questions during the holidays

The Butterball "Talk Turkey" line is a customer support service, officially known as the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line, where people can call a toll-free number or use other digital channels to get expert advice on cooking a turkey. It is staffed by culinary experts who answer questions about topics like roasting, thawing, and carving, and are available during the holiday season through a phone number, text, email, or social media

500

What is an adult male turkey called?

A) Jake B) Tom C) Drake D) Rooster

B!
Correct Answer:

Tom (or Gobbler)

-Jake (actually a young male turkey)

-Rooster (male chicken)

-Drake (male duck)

500

What is the most popular holiday destination for Thanksgiving in the United States?

A) Orlando, FL B) NYC, New York

C) Los Angeles, California D) Chicago, Illinois

A!
Orlando, Florida

is the most popular Thanksgiving destination, largely because of its theme parks and warm weather. Other popular destinations include other Florida cities like Fort Lauderdale and Miami, as well as New York City and Los Angeles, due to events like the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and theme park offerings.

500

What food was not served during the first Thanksgiving?

A) duck B) pumpkin

C) turkey D) corn

C!
Many modern Thanksgiving staples were not served at the first Thanksgiving, including turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. The 1621 feast likely featured venison, duck, geese, seafood, and other wild game, along with native produce like pumpkins and corn, but likely no baked pies or cranberry sauce

500

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

A) plates B) forks C) spoons

D) knives

B!
The Pilgrims did not use forks at their first Thanksgiving feast. They ate with knives, spoons, and their hands, as forks were not commonly used in America until much later, in the 18th century.