Fact Check Executive
This U.S. president and Revolutionary War hero was an enthusiastic dog breeder, particularly of hunting hounds, to which he gave names like “Sweet Lips” and “Drunkard.” He was also the first U.S. president.
Who is George Washington?
Served as a traditional Thanksgiving meal, this animal can fly in the wild, but prefers to stay on the ground. They were also not served at the first Thanksgiving.
What is a Turkey?
Statistically speaking, for most people in the U.S., this asset is the single biggest investment they'll make during their lives. It's also one of the most reliable and stable appreciating assets.
What is housing/real estate?
For hundreds of years, China has been and is still the largest maker and exporter in the world of this natural protein fiber that is known for its luster, softness, and strength
What is silk?
Home to many natural wonders, including beaches, deserts and rainforests, this is simultaneously one of the world's largest countries while also being the smallest continent.
What is Australia?
He worked as a lifeguard and sportscaster before becoming an actor and, later, a politician.
Who is Ronald Reagan?
The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621, and was a harvest festival that lasted this many days.
What is three?
This type of asset has been used primarily as an inflation hedge and to provide some stability when stock prices are falling. They are also the most popular commodity to invest in.
What are precious metals?
This natural fiber becomes stronger when wet. It is used to make soft, breathable, and durable fabrics. It has been in use for over 8,000 years, including the ancient Greeks and Romans for clothing, sails, boats, and more.
What is Cotton?
This is the largest country in the Arabian Peninsula, covering an area about the size of the eastern United States. The country's geography is diverse, with deserts, grasslands, forests, and mountain ranges.
What is Saudi Arabia?
The tallest president at 6’4”, may have had Marfan Syndrome, a genetic disorder that causes people to be very tall, thin and long limbed.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
Traditionally, the U.S. president receives a live turkey as a gift on Thanksgiving Day. At a White House ceremony, the president traditionally does this for the turkey, meaning it will live out its life on a farm instead of being eaten.
What is pardon?
This type of asset has seemingly gone "to the moon" since the recent elections in early November. For example, the price of Bitcoin has increased over 40% since the day before the elections.
What is Cryptocurrency?
This fabric is man-made and was first produced in 1938. It has high strength, excellent resilience and superior abrasion resistance. It has since replaced silk as the primary fabric for stockings.
What is nylon?
This country has a diverse geography, including over 200 volcanoes, steep mountains, and tropical beaches. It is also one of the most bio-diverse places in the world, with over 12,000 plant species, 1,200 butterflies, 800 birds, and 650 mammals, reptiles, and amphibians.
What is Costa Rica?
Prior to becoming the 37th U.S. president, he became such a skillful poker player that his winnings helped launch his political career. He is also the only president ever to resign prior to the end of his term.
Who is Richard Nixon?
This country celebrates Thanksgiving (or Jour de l'Action de grâce in French) on the second Monday of October with traditions like turkey, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie. Their Thanksgiving celebration started almost 40 years before the first American Thanksgiving.
What is Canada?
This type of asset can serve as a hedge against inflation and, because of its low correlation with traditional markets, a way to diversify a portfolio. Studies have shown that returns on the "Post-war" and "Contemporary" categories have outpaced the S&P since 1995.
What is Art?
This woody, perennial grass with a hollow stem has been used to create a fabric that hangs much like a heavy linen.
What is Bamboo?
This country's culture is influenced by it's indigenous inhabitants, the Māori people.
What is New Zealand?
The 8th president of the U.S was the first president to be born an American. All previous presidents were originally British subjects, having been born prior to 1776.
Who is Martin Van Buren?
As the principal author of the Declaration of Independence, he was the only president to refuse to name Thanksgiving an official holiday, likely because he believed in the separation of church and state.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
The ongoing Advent purchase as it relates to Fisher Investments is an example of this type of investment where one buys an ownership interest in a company that is not publicly traded on a stock exchange.
What is Private Equity?
The weaving technique of this fabric can be made from natural or synthetic fibers and results in a soft, lustrous surface on one side, with a duller surface on the other side.
What is satin?
This city-state is a parliamentary republic with a president and a prime minister. It has a high-income economy, with a strong focus on manufacturing and services. It's one of the world's most competitive economies and has a low unemployment rate.
What is Singapore?