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The year that the pilgrims arrived in America.
What is 1620 You Wouldn't Want to... (20)
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Campbell’s estimates 40% of the Cream of Mushroom soup sold in the US goes into making this veggie side dish. It has become a Thanksgiving tradition in many families.
What is green bean casserole http://www.history.com/news/hungry-history/the-origins-of-the-mysterious-gren-bean-casserole
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This founding father thought that the turkey would be “a much more respectable” national bird than the bald eagle.
Who is Benjamin Franklin Maybe he had a point; after all, Mike's never had to clean up after a bunch of turkeys that went through the garbage cans on the street... 9 Fun Facts... http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/27/living/thanksgiving-trivia/
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According to a 2008 survey, this pie is America's favorite pie.
What is apple pie 23 Facts..., Mental Floss http://mentalfloss.com/article/60310/23-facts-about-thanksgiving-foods
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Americans are grateful to this president for declaring Thanksgiving an annual national holiday.
Who is Abraham Lincoln President Lincoln declared the holiday in the midst of the Civil War at the request of Sarah Josepha Hale. Sarah Josepha Hale campaigned for a national day of Thanksgiving for 17 years. She also wrote "Mary Had a Little Lamb." 9 Fun Facts http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/27/living/thanksgiving-trivia/
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This document is "recognized as the first official document of American democracy."
What is the Mayflower Compact. You Wouldn't Want to... (21)
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This English speaking Native American was instrumental in helping the Pilgrims and the Native Americans negotiate a peace treaty.
Who is Squanto You Wouldn't Want to... (26)
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Turkeys are grateful for this presidential tradition that takes place each year just before Thanksgiving.
What is the pardoning of the turkey at the National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Thanksgiving_Turkey_Presentation
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The adjective in the name of this side dish was originally used to describe anything that was highly spiced and hot. The heat of the spices apparently reminded them of an undesirable final destination.
What are deviled eggs Not So Ancient History http://mentalfloss.com/article/26414/not-so-ancient-history-10-thanksgiving-dishes
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We should all be grateful for this utensil. Because, although you would have had a hard time eating Thanksgiving dinner without it, it was not commonly used in America until the time of the Revolutionary War.
What is the fork 25 Little-Known... http://mentalfloss.com/article/53960/25-little-known-facts-about-thanksgiving Fork https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fork
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Only this percentage of pilgrims survived the journey and first year of establishing their colony.
What is 50% http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/pilgrim-trivia
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This character has appeared in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade more than any other. (He has also appeared in many movies, including one released just this month.)
Who is Snoopy http://mentalfloss.com/article/71548/16-fun-facts-about-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade
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People looking for a quick meal are grateful that Swanson overstocked turkey one Thanksgiving. Their invention is available in basically all grocery stores and can usually be prepared in 3-5 minutes.
What is the TV dinner/microwave dinner/frozen dinner (whatever you call it due to your region of origin) 9 Fun Facts... http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/27/living/thanksgiving-trivia/
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Before you make this side dish, you can test the ripeness of its main ingredient by bouncing it on the ground.
What is cranberry sauce 23 Facts... Mental Floss http://mentalfloss.com/article/60310/23-facts-about-thanksgiving-foods
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Members of this profession are grateful for extra business on Black Friday. In fact, Black Friday is the busiest day of the year for them After all, someone has to come to the rescue when dinner guests "overwhelm the system."
What is plumbers 9 Fun Facts... http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/27/living/thanksgiving-trivia/
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Oceanus got his name due to this unique circumstance.
What is being born on the Mayflower during the trans-Atlantic voyage. (He was the first baby born on the voyage.) http://www.ibtimes.com/fun-pilgrim-trivia-facts-information-thanksgiving-2015-history-behind-plymouth-2191012
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There are always three NFL games on Thanksgiving day. These two teams always host a game in their home city (one since the 1930s and one since the 1960s). Name at least ONE of the teams.
What is the Detroit Lions (1934) and the Dallas Cowboys (1966) http://mentalfloss.com/article/31525/why-do-detroit-lions-and-dallas-cowboys-always-play-thanksgiving
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According to State Farm Insurance, home insurance claims skyrocket on Thanksgiving day due accidents involving this turkey cooking method that originated in the South.
What is deep frying turkeys National Turkey Federation http://www.eatturkey.com/why-turkey/history
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Americans can't decide on one name for this side dish. Depending on where you're from, this food is called one of three different names.
What is stuffing/dressing/filling 23 Facts http://mentalfloss.com/article/60310/23-facts-about-thanksgiving-foods
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We should be grateful for modern medicine. In 1928, scientist Alexander Fleming accidentally discovered this kind of medicine, which is used to fight infections, by growing mold and fungi in his lab.
What are antibiotics (Penicillin) http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0932440.html
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During the first Thanksgiving, children had this responsibility that helped them show respect to their parents and elders.
What is serve dinner http://www.ibtimes.com/fun-pilgrim-trivia-facts-information-thanksgiving-2015-history-behind-plymouth-2191012
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This Mayflower descendant is famous for making French cuisine accessible to Americans. Needless to say, she could make an incredible Thanksgiving feast!
Who is Julia Child http://mentalfloss.com/article/53577/11-famous-mayflower-descendants
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A turkey dinner with all the fixings was the first meal eaten in this location by hungry travelers who had had taken small steps and great leaps.
What is the moon 8 Turkey Tales http://mentalfloss.com/article/20193/8-turkey-tales-tell-next-thursday
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This dish was not present at the first Thanksgiving, but it made it's way into American culture. It became a Thanksgiving staple in the early 1900s when machines were invented to mass produce the formerly expensive and hand made sweet treat.
What is sweet potato casserole http://www.fourpoundsflour.com/origin-of-a-dish-sweet-potato-casserole-with-marshmallows-with-a-greatly-improved-recipe/
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It's almost time to start celebrating Christmas. We are always grateful for a favorite Christmas adaptation starring Michael Caine and featuring a selection of special entertainers, which are a hybrid of marionettes and puppets,
What is Muppet Christmas Carol