Not-So-Easy-Nov Trivia
A) Topaz
B) Sapphire
A) Topaz
Topaz is known as the "chill-out gem" because people once believed it could calm anger. Basically, it was the ancient version of a stress ball.
What is a male turkey called?
A) Tom
B) Duke
A) Tom
"Tom" because there's a rumor Benjamin Franklin called male turkeys "Tom" to spite Thomas Jefferson, but there's no proof it was used during their lifetimes.
The first Thanksgiving took place in which century?
A) 1600s
B) 1800s
A) 1600s
Back then there was no Wi-Fi, no TV and no pumpkin spice. Truly the dark ages.
What animal has three hearts?
A) Octopus
B) Turtle
A) Octopus
An octopus has three hearts which means it has triple the amount of heartbreak when it hears bad news.
A) Forks
B) Spoons
A) Forks Forks weren't common yet; so yes, people basically stabbed their food with knives like polite cavemen.
Which zodiac signs fall in November?
A) Scorpio & Sagittarius
B) Libra & Capricorn
A) Scorpio & Sagittarrius
Scorpios are fierce, and Sagittarians love adventure - so November babies are either plotting or packing.
Turkeys can run up to...
A) 12 mph
B) 2 mph
A) 12 mph
Turkeys run faster than many humans- especially humans carrying heavy grocery bags.
Pilgrims likely ate this at the first Thanksgiving:
A) Venison
B) Pizza
A) Venison
Deer was on the menu because Domino's refused to deliver to Plymouth in 1621.
Which fruit has seeds on the outside?
A) Strawberry
B) Blackberry
A) Strawberry
Strawberries wear their seeds like fashion accessories. It's their version of sequins.
When did the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade happen?
A) 1924
B) 1964
A) 1924
The first parade featured zoo animals; Imagine lions and tigers instead of giant balloon Pikachu!
What flower is associated with November?
A) Chrysanthemum
B) Rose
A) Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum symbolize happiness- which is ironic, because by November most gardens are just giving up.
What's the flap of skin over a turkey's beak called?
A) Snood
B) Swoop
A) Snood
Scientists still don't know what the snood is for, but the turkey is pretty sure it makes him look handsome.
Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a holiday during
A) The Civil War
B) World War 1
Lincoln thought the nation needed cheering up and what cheers people up better than stuffing.
Which animal can't stick out its tongue?
A) Crocodile
B) Cow
A) Crocodile
That's why crocodiles always look so serious; No tongue = no silly faces.
Which state raises the most turkeys?
A) Minnesota
B) Nevada
A) Minnesota
Minnesota turkeys are so numerous they could form their own marching band.
What major U.S. holiday is always on the fourth Thursday of November?
A) Thanksgiving
B) Veterans day
A) Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is the only day you can eat three full meals, nap twice, and no one calls it "unproductive."
Which president started the tradition of pardoning a turkey?
A) George H. W. Bush
B) Franklin Roosevelt
A) George H. W. Bush
The turkey pardon is the only time the president gets to save something without Congress arguing.
Which Native American helped the Pilgrims?
A) Squanto
B) Sitting Bull
A) Squanto
Taught them to plant corn which later gave rise to popcorn, the only food that scares you when it cooks.
What food never spoils?
A) Honey
B) Bread
A) Honey
Archaeologist found 3,000 year old honey that was still good. Meanwhile, our bread foes bad in three days.
What was introduced to Thanksgiving in 1950s?
A) Green bean casserole
B) Cranberry Sauce
A) Green bean casserole
It was invented by a Campbell's employee
Which country celebrates "Guy Fawkes Night"?
A) United Kingdom
B) Canada
A) United Kingdom
It's basically a giant bonfire party celebrating a guy who didn't blow up Parliament. Talk about celebrating failure in style!
About how many turkeys are eaten each Thanksgiving?
A) Around 45 million
B) Around 5 million
A) Around 45 million
That's more than the entire population of California...if California were made of turkeys.
What wasn't served at the first Thanksgiving?
A) Mashed potatoes
B) Fish
A) Mashed potatoes
Potatoes hadn't reached New England yet. Imagine Thanksgiving with no mashed potatoes. Tragic.
What animal can sleep for three years straight?
A) Snail
B) Bear
A) Snail
Snails are basically the champions of napping. They make teenagers look energetic.
Which state first adopted Thanksgiving as an annual holiday?
A) New York
B) Virgina
A) New York
New York made it official in 1817 because New Yorkers have always been serious about food.