Thankful tidbits
What was the name of Sony's portable cassette player, released in 1979, which featured two headphone jacks?
The Walkman
What 1985 movie starred Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly and introduced the world to the time-traveling DeLorean?
Back to the Future
What frozen food product was accidentally created by Thanksgiving?
TV Dinners
What meat was a central part of the first Thanksgiving, brought by the Wampanoag?
Venison (deer meat)
What was the first cartoon produced by Warner Bros?
Sinkin' in the Bathtub - Bosco
Which character was a fan of stealing "pic-a-nic" baskets?
Yogi Bear
What Thanksgiving dish was created out of convenience?
Green Bean Casserole
How long did the original 1621 feast between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag people last?
Three days
Globally, which mammal has the most teeth?
(South American) Giant Armadillo
In which state is it illegal to play dominoes on Sunday's?
Alabama
When did the first Turkey Trot take place?
1896
Which U.S. state raises the most turkeys annually?
Minnesota
What was the first NFL team on the West Coast?
Los Angeles Rams
Who was the first Disney Princess?
Snow White
Who created the tradition of cracking the wishbone?
Etruscans
In what year did the harvest feast, now widely considered the "first Thanksgiving," take place?
1621
What was the population of the United States in 1776?
2.5 Million (compared to 332 million today!)
When did PBS first start broadcasting in the United States?
5-Oct-70
On average, how many pounds of turkey are consumed every year?
704 Million
According to the Guinness World Records, what is the weight of the heaviest turkey ever recorded?
A whopping 86 pounds (39 kg)
How many days did it take the Mayflower to cross the Atlantic?
66