Thanksgiving Facts
How long was the first Thanksgiving Celebration? (in days)
3 Days
What is the largest city in New Jersey by population?
Newark
What is the average discount on Black Friday?
25%
Garlic combined with ____ is considered to be nature's medicine.
Honey
When is Thanksgiving in Canada?
The second Monday in October
How many million pumpkin pies are consumed every Thanksgiving?
About 50 Million
How many Wawas are there in NJ?
295 wawas
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: What are the most popular categories of sales on Black Friday?
1. Clothing
2. Electronics
3. Furniture
What is the name of the process that causes avocados or apples to brown?
What is the amino acid in turkey that causes people to feel sleepy?
Tryptophan
Where did the first Thanksgiving take place? (City & State)
Plymouth, MA
How many miles long is the NJ Turnpike?
117 miles
For what profession is Black Friday the busiest? (hint: not people working in retail)
Plumbers!
the process of cooking food with high heat from above, typically done in an oven.
Broil
How long does it take to bake a turkey? (minutes per pound)
About 13-15 minutes per pound
Name at least 2 meats served at the first Thanksgiving. (Hint: not turkey)
Venison, Swan, Duck, & Goose
Where was salt water taffy invented in 1880?
Atlantic City
What did the original term "Black Friday" refer to?
The 1869 Stock Market crash
A cooking method of briefly submerging food in boiling water or steam, followed immediately by an ice bath, to stop the cooking process.
Blanching
What is the distance between NYC and Philadelphia?
About 95 miles
What do you call a baby turkey?
A Poult
How many counties are there in NJ? Name at least 6.
21 Counties in NJ
Atlantic, Bergen, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Essex, Gloucester, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Salem, Somerset, Sussex, Union, and Warren
How much does the average adult spend on Black Friday?
$400
The name of the chemical process that occurs when amino acids and sugars are heated creating browning, flavors and aromas in food such as steak.
Maillard Reaction
What is the first movie Pixar made?
Toy Story