Thanksgiving
NC Facts
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What is the top dessert in North Carolina on Thanksgiving? 

pumpkin pie

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What is the top candy sold in NC? 

M&Ms

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What is the population of NC? (nearest million)

10.84 million

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How much candy does the average person eat per year? 

8 pounds

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What is the largest university in NC?

NC State

200
What is the top food served at Thanksgiving in North Carolina? 

turkey

200

What is the most popular soda in NC? 

pepsi

200

What is the population of Union County? (nearest 10, 000)

256, 000

200

How many pumpkin pies are sold each year around Thanksgiving? 

50 million 

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What is UNC's (Chapel Hill) mascot?

Ram

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Where do the most people travel during Thanksgiving break?

Florida

300

What is the top snack food in NC? 

Krispy Kreme Donuts 

300

What 4-year university is located in Union County? 

Wingate University

300

What is the top selling cookie in the US? 

Oreo
300

What is UNC Charlotte's mascot? 

Norm

400

What is the number one side dish served on Thanksgiving?

Mashed Potatoes

400

What is NC's state flower? 

flowering dogwood

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How big is Union County? 

640 square miles

400

What percentage of the population drinks at least one soda per day? 

59%

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What is the most popular major? 

business

500

What game is played most on Thanksgiving Day? 

football

500

What is NC's state vegetable? 

sweet potato

500

What is the largest city in Union County? 

Unionville

500

What is the number one ice cream flavor? 

vanilla

500

What are the two most common sports at a university? 

football and basketball