Food Facts
What is an adult female turkey called?
A hen
According to Merriam-Webster, when was the term “Friendsgiving” first circulated?
2007
Are pumpkins technically a fruit or a vegetable?
Fruit
How long is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade route?
2.5 miles
What process refers to soaking a turkey in a saltwater solution before cooking it?
Brining
How many guests do those hosting Thanksgiving dinner usually have on average?
11
According to Guinness World Records, how much does the world’s largest pumpkin pie weigh?
Made in 2010, the record-breaking pie weighed 3,699lbs.
How long can a turkey be stored in the freezer?
An unopened whole turkey can be frozen for up to two years
When was the first Thanksgiving feast held?
November 1621
What is an adult male turkey called?
A tom
In 1995, this popular Thanksgiving vegetable was the first to be grown in space?
The potato
True or False: The Pilgrims referred to themselves as “Pilgrims.”
False, they called themselves “Separatists”
How many cranberries are in one pound?
Roughly 440
How many passengers were on the Mayflower?
102
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, how much does the heaviest turkey on record weigh?
86lbs
What temperature should a turkey be cooked to for safe eating?
165F
Which is the most popular day to shop during US Thanksgiving weekend?
Black Friday
How many cranberries are produced each year?
40,000 acres
True or False, Thanksgiving is the busiest travel holiday each year?
False, the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day is the busiest time for travel
According to the National Grocers Association, how many hours does it take to thaw a frozen turkey in the refrigerator?
Approximately 24 hours for each 4-5lbs of frozen turkey.
What four ingredients go into making a basic pie crust?
Flour, salt, water, and butter/shortening
How long did the first Thanksgiving feast last?
Three days
According to a 2021 survey by The Vacationer, what are the three most-disliked Thanksgiving foods?
Cranberry sauce followed by turkey and green bean casserole
What do Marilyn Monroe, Meryl Streep, Matt Damon and Taylor Swift all have in common?
They are all descendants of passengers or crew on the Mayflower
According to the National Turkey Federation, roughly how many turkeys are consumed each Thanksgiving?
About 45 to 46 million