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Turkey Talk
100

What is an adult female turkey called?

A hen

100

According to Merriam-Webster, when was the term “Friendsgiving” first circulated?

2007

100

Are pumpkins technically a fruit or a vegetable?

Fruit

100

How long is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade route? 

2.5 miles

100

What process refers to soaking a turkey in a saltwater solution before cooking it?

Brining

200

How many guests do those hosting Thanksgiving dinner usually have on average?

11

200

According to Guinness World Records, how much does the world’s largest pumpkin pie weigh?

Made in 2010, the record-breaking pie weighed 3,699lbs.

200

How long can a turkey be stored in the freezer?

An unopened whole turkey can be frozen for up to two years

200

When was the first Thanksgiving feast held?

November 1621

200

What is an adult male turkey called?

A tom

300

In 1995, this popular Thanksgiving vegetable was the first to be grown in space?

The potato

300

True or False: The Pilgrims referred to themselves as “Pilgrims.”

False, they called themselves “Separatists”

300

How many cranberries are in one pound?

Roughly 440

300

How many passengers were on the Mayflower?

102

300

According to the Guinness Book of World Records, how much does the heaviest turkey on record weigh?

86lbs

400

What temperature should a turkey be cooked to for safe eating?

165F

400

Which is the most popular day to shop during US Thanksgiving weekend?

Black Friday

400

How many cranberries are produced each year?

40,000 acres

400

True or False, Thanksgiving is the busiest travel holiday each year?

False, the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day is the busiest time for travel

400

According to the National Grocers Association, how many hours does it take to thaw a frozen turkey in the refrigerator?

Approximately 24 hours for each 4-5lbs of frozen turkey.

500

What four ingredients go into making a basic pie crust?

Flour, salt, water, and butter/shortening

500

How long did the first Thanksgiving feast last?

Three days

500

According to a 2021 survey by The Vacationer, what are the three most-disliked Thanksgiving foods?

Cranberry sauce followed by turkey and green bean casserole

500

What do Marilyn Monroe, Meryl Streep, Matt Damon and Taylor Swift all have in common?

They are all descendants of passengers or crew on the Mayflower

500

According to the National Turkey Federation, roughly how many turkeys are consumed each Thanksgiving?

About 45 to 46 million