Food
Turkey
The pardoned turkeys
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What are the six main dishes of thanksgiving dinner?
Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, salad
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How fast can a turkey run?
up to 20 mph
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Which President made the turkey pardon an annual tradition?
George H.W. Bush made it an annual tradition.
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What was the name of the ship the Pilgrims sailed on?
The Mayflower
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Are pumpkins fruits or vegetables?
Fruit
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On average, how many turkeys are eaten on thanksgiving?
46 million
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What is a male turkey called?
Tom
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Which American state raises the most turkeys?
Minnesota raises the most turkeys in the U.S.
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What did the first Thanksgiving decorations consist of?
The original decorations were likely related to the harvest, with items like pumpkins, corn, and gourds being the natural decor of the time.
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Which Native American was an interpreter and helped the Pilgrims?
Squanto
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What meats were likely served at the first thanksgiving?
Venison, goose, and duck were likely served, not turkey.
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Where are turkeys from?
Central America
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What happens to the pardoned turkeys?
Pardoned turkeys are typically sent to live on farms or at children's zoos to live out their lives.
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What are some common themes for Thanksgiving decorations?
Common themes include harvest, fall foliage, and colonial-era styles, which often incorporate natural elements like leaves, pumpkins, and cornucopias
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Which two NFL teams have played on Thanksgiving Day since 1966?
The Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys.
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How many calories are consumed on average at Thanksgiving dinner?
The average person consumes between 3,000 and 4,500 calories.
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How do wild and domestic turkeys spend most of their day?
They spend most of their day foraging for food.
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Who was the first President to pardon a turkey?
John F. Kennedy
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What is the historical significance of Thanksgiving decorations?
The decorations serve to celebrate the harvest season and express gratitude, reflecting the history of the holiday's origins as a harvest festival.
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What profession has its busiest day right after Thanksgiving?
Plumbers
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What other nations celebrate thanksgiving?
Brazil, Canada, Germany, and Japan
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Who thought if would be a good idea to have a turkey as the national animal for America?
Benjamin Franklin thought the turkey was a more respectable bird than the bald eagle
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What are the 2025 pardoned turkey names?
Gobble and Wobble
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Which president made Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln in 1863.
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What was one of the first law the Pilgrims created in America?
The Mayflower Compact