Turkeys
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The Big Meal
100

Turkeys can drown if they look up in the rain

True 


100

What is the name of the ship on which the Pilgrims came to America? 

The Mayflower

100

What is the main animal of Thanksgiving?

The turkey 

100

What do Americans eat approximately 535 million pounds of on Thanksgiving?

Turkey

200

Where do Turkeys sleep?

Trees 


200

Where did the first Thanksgiving take place?

Plymouth, Massachusetts 

200

Was turkey eaten at the First Thanksgiving feast?

No

200

What are the two most popular pies baked at Thanksgiving?

Pumpkin Pie and Apple 


300

Do male turkeys' heads change color?

Yes 

Turkeys can change the color of the skin on their heads from red to blue to white, depending on whether they are calm or excited.

300

How many days did the first Thanksgiving last?

3 days 

300

What does the word cornucopia mean?

Horn of plenty 

300

Many Americans serve this cheesy side dish with their Thanksgiving meal.

Mac and Cheese 


400

This US State raises more turkeys than any other.

Minnesota 

400

This "honest" president is the one who officially declared Thanksgiving a national holiday.

Abraham Lincoln 

400

The day after Thanksgiving, often referred to as the biggest shopping day of the year, is nicknamed this.

Black Friday 

400

Approximately 94% of American Thanksgiving meals include this tangy item.

Cranberry sauce 

500

When did Presidential pardons for turkeys start?

1989
500

What tribe of the Native Americans were invited to the first Thanksgiving feast?

The Wampanoag

500

In Canada, Thanksgiving is celebrated during this month.

October 

500

Approximately this percentage of American Thanksgiving meals include turkey (percentage should be in 10s).

90%

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