Turkey Facts
What turkeys actually gobble?
Male turkeys
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Which kind of pie do Americans prefer most on Thanksgiving?
Apple pie
What year was the first Thanksgiving?
1621
How much does the average Thanksgiving turkey weigh?
15 pounds
Which meats were served at the first Thanksgiving celebration?
Venison, swan, duck, and goose... NOT turkey!
What meat is the most popular alternative to turkey on Thanksgiving?
Ham
When was the first Thanksgiving NFL game?
1920
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, how much does the heaviest turkey on record weigh?
86 pounds
How many women were at the first Thanksgiving celebration?
5 women
How many calories on average are consumed, per person, at Thanksgiving dinner?
4,500
Which President made Thanksgiving a permanent national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
Who was the first President to pardon (free) a turkey?
Ronald Reagan (Officially)
John F Kennedy (Unofficially)
In which month did the first Thanksgiving likely take place?
September
Which state consumes the most turkey on Thanksgiving?
California
Which float always ends the Macy's Thanksgiving parade?
Santa Clause
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Which Native American tribe celebrated the first Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims?
The Wampanoag
Stastically, what is Americans' favorite side dish?
Stuffing
Which character from the t.v. show Friends, got his/her head stuck in a turkey on Thanksgiving?
Joey