Thanksgiving Fun Food Trivia

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How Many Do You Know?


  • On average, individual consumption of Thanksgiving dinner translates to 4,500 calories.
  • The world’s most expensive Thanksgiving dinner on record cost $150,000 at New York City’s Old Homestead Steakhouse.
  • Butterball has had a Turkey Talk-Line for almost 40 years.
  • About 50 million pumpkin pies are consumed every Thanksgiving.
  • Canned cranberries were first produced in 1912.
  • Ham is the most popular alternative to turkey on Thanksgiving.
  • The green bean casserole was introduced to the holiday menu in 1955.
  • Statistically speaking, stuffing is America’s favorite side dish.
  • The turkey’s tryptophan doesn’t make you tired (but overeating does.)
  • Approximately 80 percent of Americans prefer leftovers to the actual dinner!

We’d like to wish everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving. Enjoy your time with family, friends, and delicious food!


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