Turkeys, Turkeys, and More Turkeys
True or false: Can turkeys run?
As reported by National Geographic, wild turkeys can run at 12 miles an hour.
What year did the USU open?
2014
Before it was the "Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade", what holiday did the parade originally take place on?
Christmas
What is the Monday after Black Friday called?
Cyber Monday
Currently, how many NFL games are played every Thanksgiving?
3
True or false: Can turkeys swim?
As reported by National Geographic, turkeys are actually adept swimmers. They move through the water by tucking their wings in close, spreading their tails, and kicking.
Any changes to an event set-up must be made how many business days in advance?
5 business days in advance.
How long is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade route?
2.5 miles
Which retailer is the most dangerous place to shop on Black Friday?
The most violence seems to occur at Walmart (57.1 percent of Black Friday incidents) leading to the Twitter hashtag each year #Walmartfights.
Which NFL team has never won a game on Thanksgiving?
The Cleveland Browns are 0-3 in Thanksgiving games. The Cincinnati Bengals and Tampa Bay Buccaneers have also never won a game, though they have both only featured once in a Thanksgiving game.
True or false: Can turkeys fly?
As reported by National Geographic, wild turkeys are able to fly short distances at considerable speeds.
How many sq ft is the USU Ballroom?
~ 9,000 sq ft
What year did the Macy’s Day Parade start?
1924
What decade was the first Black Friday?
1950s
Which NFL team has played the most Thanksgiving games?
The Detroit Lions have played the most Thanksgiving games. They have hosted Thanksgiving games since 1934 and only took a break during WWII.
What is the proper term for a baby turkey?
As reported by the Smithsonian, a baby turkey is a Poult.
LEED, the certification the USU proudly holds, stands for what.
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
What character was the first giant ballon to take part in the Macy's Day Parade?
Felix the Cat
The term Black Friday originated in what U.S. city?
Philadelphia
Which NFL team has gone on to win the Super Bowl after winning their Thanksgiving Game?
The Cowboys
How many types of turkeys are there?
The six types of wild turkeys are: Eastern wild turkey, Osceola wild turkey, Gould's wild turkey, Merriam's wild turkey, Rio Grande wild turkey, and the Ocellated wild turkey.
How many microwaves are in the USU?
13
How much does it cost to construct a new Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade ballon?
$190,000
What is the signifigance of the color black in the name Black Friday?
Black Friday represents the point in the year when retailers begin to turn a profit, thus going from being "in the red" to being "in the black".
Which NFL team has never played in a Thanksgiving Day game?
Jacksonville Jaguars