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100
Which Thanksgiving pie is most popular in the U.S.?
Pumpkin
100
Which Friends character famously gets a turkey stuck on their head?
Joey (though Monica later does it to cheer Chandler up)
100
What ship brought the Pilgrims to America?
The Mayflower
100
What noise do turkeys make?
Gobbling
100
What is the most popular side dish on Thanksgiving according to surveys?
Stuffing
200
The following four spices make up pumpkin spice: nutmeg, ginger, clove, and _______?
cinnamon
200
In Friends, what dish does Monica make every year because Chandler hates traditional Thanksgiving food?
Macaroni and cheese
200
How long did the first Thanksgiving celebration last?
Three days
200
How heavy (pounds) was the largest turkey ever recorded?
86 pounds (name: Tyson - not pictured here)
200
What day sees the highest number of fires caused by cooking?
Thanksgiving Day
300
Pumpkin pie wasn’t served at the first Thanksgiving because the Pilgrims lacked what kitchen tool?
Ovens
300
In Addams Family Values, which character gives an iconic anti-colonial Thanksgiving speech?
A: Wednesday Addams
300
What was the Pilgrims’ main reason for holding the first Thanksgiving?
To celebrate a successful harvest after a difficult year
300
How fast can a turkey run on foot? (mph)
Up to 20-25 miles per hour
300
What state consumes the most turkey on Thanksgiving?
California
400
What bird did the Pilgrims likely eat more of at the first Thanksgiving instead of turkey?
Ducks, geese, or wild fowl (most likely ducks and geese)
400
Which balloon has appeared most often in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade history?
Snoopy (40 parades since 1968)400
Which U.S. president declared Thanksgiving a national holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
400
What temperature must a turkey reach internally to be safely cooked?
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165°F (74°C)
400
How many (millions of) turkeys are eaten in the U.S. on Thanksgiving each year?
About 46 million
500
How many calories does the average American consume on Thanksgiving Day?
About 2,092–4,500 calories
500
How long does it take to inflate a large Macy's day parade balloon?
90 min - two hours
500
What year is traditionally considered the year of the “First Thanksgiving”?
1621
500
What is the only state where wild turkeys are not found?
Alaska
500
What state produces the most turkeys annually?
Minnesota