Fun Facts
True or false? There is a town in America called Turkey. Answer: True (there are multiple!)
True (there are multiple!)
What is the most popular side dish of a Thanksgiving meal?
Stuffing
Can turkeys fly?
Yes, turkeys can fly low to the ground short distances
Which US president made Thanksgiving a holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
What is the day after Thanksgiving called?
Black Friday
True or false: Cranberries are taste-tested to determine when they are suitable for harvest?
False
What is the name of a turkey’s red flesh under their beak?
Wattle
Who traveled from England to Massachusetts on the first Thanksgiving?
Pilgrims
Does consuming turkeys really cause you to feel sleepy?
No
True or False? During the first Thanksgiving, turkey was consumed?
False
What is another name for the feathers on a male turkey's breast?
A tassel or beard
How long did the first Thanksgiving meal last?
3 days
When was the first Thanksgiving NFL game?
1934
Which state in America consumes the most turkey every Thanksgiving?
California
Does a domestic turkey weigh more than a wild turkey?
Yes, almost double
In what year was the first Thanksgiving celebrated?
1621
How high can turkeys jumps?
About 6 feet
Which type of food from the first Thanksgiving is now hardly eaten during this celebration?
Seafood
Which state in the US has the most turkeys?
Minnesota
When was the first turkey ever pardoned?
On Christmas Day, by Abraham Lincoln