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14 Thanksgiving Facts You May Not Be Aware Of
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Because it is unclear that the Pilgrims ate turkey at their inaugural Thanksgiving meal in the 1620s, the writer Calvin Trillin mock-campaigned for years to have the national Thanksgiving dish changed from turkey to spaghetti carbonara.
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The people who crossed the Atlantic on the Mayflower weren't even called Pilgrims. Most of them, dissidents who had broken away from the Church of England, called themselves Saints while others called them Separatists. Some settlers were known as Puritans, dissidents but not separatists who wanted to "purify" the Church. Not until roughly the American Revolution did the name Pilgrims become associated with the Plymouth settlers.
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But for the World War II years of 1939 to 1944, the Detroit Lions have hosted a football game every Thanksgiving since 1934. Of the 70 games they have so far played on that date, they have lost 84 of them. Only NFL fans will find the previous sentence mildly amusing, if that.
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The busiest air travel day of the year in America is the Sunday after Thanksgiving. The second-busiest is the Wednesday before. People who travel on those two days do not find it even mildly amusing.
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In a letter to his daughter, Benjamin Franklin wrote of his disappointment, if not entirely serious, that the bald eagle – "a Bird of bad moral character" – was chosen to be the U.S. national bird. Franklin preferred the turkey – "though a little vain & silly, a Bird of Courage."
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Accurate or not, archaic or not, this scene is far and away the most enduring image of Thanksgiving in America. Approximately 25 million prints of this image (along with its three companion images) were bought during the 20th century.
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This may strike some as blackly funny, others as not funny at all: When the U.S. Air Force conducted test runs which broke the sound barrier, fields of turkeys would drop dead of heart attacks.
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Of the turkeys eaten annually in the U.S., one in five is consumed on Thanksgiving.
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John F. Kennedy spared a turkey on November 19, 1963, three days before he was assassinated. There was yet no tradition of turkeys being granted presidential pardons around Thanksgiving; Kennedy simply did it spontaneously. The bird wore a sign that read, "Good Eatin' Mr. President," and Kennedy said, "Let's just keep him."
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While we have come to believe that we nod off easily after the Thanksgiving meal because of unusually high levels of tryptophan in turkey (and because we are watching the Detroit Lions play football), the level is comparable to that in most other meats. The drowsiness is likely more attributable to the enormous consumption of carbohydrates, which triggers the release of insulin.
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"Cranberry Day," not "Turkey Day," would seem a fairer nickname for Thanksgiving: Approximately 88% of Americans eat turkey on the day but more than 94% of Thanksgiving dinners include cranberry sauce.
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Sarah Josepha Hale, a magazine editor and author, influenced American life in a way few people have: Not only did her campaign to make Thanksgiving a national holiday finally bear fruit in 1863, after many decades and editorials, when President Lincoln issued a Thanksgiving Proclamation; she also wrote "Mary Had a Little Lamb."
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For the first few years of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade, animals from the Central Park Zoo marched along with bands, other entertainers and store employees. 1927 saw the appearance of the first big-animal-shaped floats, such as Felix the Cat, but they were filled with air, not helium. The following year, floats were filled with helium; at the parade's conclusion, the balloons were released – and burst. In 1929, the floats were equipped with safety valves so they could float for a few days. Address labels were sewn into the floats; anyone who found and mailed back the discarded balloon would receive a gift from Macy's.
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In 1815, the country celebrated two Thanksgivings.
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Silly Bands Puzzle - Black: 100 Pcs $6.98 Assemble the puzzle, and then look for each of the five Silly Bandz pictured within the puzzle scene that are included in the box. The first person to find the image of each Silly Band pictured in the puzzle gets to wear it!Assembled Puzzle measures 10 x 13. Type: Puzzles & Logic Games Gender: Unisex Age: Child,Teen,Adult |
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Fun Side of Sports Incredible Innings Silly Bands 12 Pack $2.99 Fun Side of Sports Incredible Innings Silly Bands 12 Pack. # Incredible Innings Silly Bands come in a package of 12 Baseball Figured Bands. # Each pack comes in 4 assorted colors with 12 Bands in 6 different shapes. # They look and behave like normal rubber bands when stretched # Incredible Innings Silly Bands can be worn on wrist and return to original shape when taken off. |
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The Band Book: How Many Silly, Funky, Crazy Bands Do You Own? $3.95 How many silly, crazy, zany, funky, wacky bands do you own Didn't think you'd see these crazy bands in school ever again? Well, get redy to get silly Band fans will laugh out loud at these outrageous scenes: bands in history class, bands in gym, even bands in the cafeteria With more than twenty-five of the cleverest and most hilarious band QUIZ questions, and the most extensive band CHECKLIST imaginable, this book is the silliest, funniest, zaniest book of bands you'll ever read |
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Silly Shaped Rubba Bandz Fan Club T-Shirt With FREE Pack of Animal Bands $11.99 Collect um' , trade um', wear um' an now Join the Club! This Silly Shaped Rubba Bracelet Fan Club T-Shirt will let the world know you're an official collector. Get this shirt for your kids now and receive a FREE 12 pack Silly Shaped Rubba Bracelets! Each shirt has been made with the band collector in mind and features some of silly shapes rubba bands most popular animals and shape printed right on the front! Free 12 pack of bandz included ship in assorted style. |
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Silly Bandz Silly Zoo 24 pcs. $1.95 24 Pack of zoo-shaped, animal Silly Bandz. The Zoo Animal pack includes Giraffes, Flamingos, Elephants, Hippos, Kangaroos, and Rhinos. These colorful Rubber Bands are made of silicone and die molded in many different fun shapes. These rubber bands return to their original shape when you take them off. Pick from Sea creatures, Pets, Rock Band, Dinosaurs, Princess. In one pack there is 24 assorted colors and shapes, Collect them, Wear them, or Trade them with friends. Type: Novelties & Gifts Gender: Unisex Age: Child |
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WHISPER SHOUT BY SILLY (DVD) $26.62 Young people in East Germany used music to protest the social and political climate of their country. This amazing documentary captures the legendary bands of East Germanys vibrant punk and glam music scene with concert clips, interviews with band members and fans, and more. Artist: SILLY Genre: Foreign Video German Rating: NR Release Date: 19JAN2010 |
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Silly Bandz Disney Princess Bundle $30.76 This Silly Bandz Disney Princess Bundle includes one 24-pack of Disney Princess-themed bands and one 24-pack of Disney Fairies-themed bands. Rubber band bracelets feature six different shapes from each Disney theme.Brand: H.E.R. AccessoriesModel: 135466Includes 24 Disney Princess silly bands and 24 Disney Fairies silly bandsFeatures six different shapes and six different colors randomly insertedMaterials: 100-percent siliconeColor: MulticoloredDimensions: 4 inches long x 4 inches tall x 1 inch wideRecommended for ages 3 and upCaution, item contains small parts that may present a choking hazard to small children. |
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Silly Bandz Girls' Cartoon Bundle $28.95 This Silly Bandz Girls' Cartoon Bundle includes one 24-pack of Phineas and Ferb-themed bands and one 24-pack of Dora the Explorer-themed bands. Rubber band bracelets showcase six shapes from each of the cartoons.Brand: H.E.R. AccessoriesModel: 135467Includes 24 Phineas and Ferb silly bands and 24 Dora the Explorer silly bandsFeatures six different shapes and six different colors randomly insertedMaterials: 100-percent siliconeColor: MulticoloredDimensions: 4 inches long x 4 inches tall x 1 inch wideRecommended for ages 3 and upCaution, item contains small parts that may present a choking hazard to small children. |
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Silly Bandz Boys' Cartoon Bundle $29.46 This Silly Bandz Boys' Cartoon Bundle includes one 24-pack of SpongeBob Squarepants-themed bands and one 24-pack of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse-themed bands. Rubber band bracelets showcase six shapes from each of the hit shows.Brand: H.E.R. AccessoriesModel: 135468Includes 24 SpongeBob Squarepants silly bands and 24 Mickey Mouse Club silly bandsFeatures six different shapes and six different colors randomly insertedMaterials: 100-percent siliconeColor: MulticoloredDimensions: 4 inches long x 4 inches tall x 1 inch wideRecommended for ages 3 and upCaution, item contains small parts that may present a choking hazard to small children. |
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Silly Bandz Super Hero Bundle $27.91 This Silly Bandz Super Hero Bundle includes one 24-pack of Spider-Man and one 24-pack of Iron Man silly bandz. Rubber band bracelets feature six different shapes from each movie.Brand: H.E.R. AccessoriesModel: 135464Includes 24 Spider-Man silly bands and 24 Iron Man silly bandsFeatures six different shapes and six different colors randomly insertedMaterials: 100-percent siliconeColor: MulticoloredDimensions: 4 inches long x 4 inches tall x 1 inch wideRecommended for ages 3 and upCaution, item contains small parts that may present a choking hazard to small children. |
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Silly Bandz Movie Adventure Bundle $27.14 This Silly Bandz Movie Adventure Bundle includes one 24-pack of Cars and one 24-pack of Toy Story 3 silly bandz. Rubber band bracelets feature six different shapes from each movie.Brand: H.E.R. AccessoriesModel: 135465Includes 24 Cars silly bands and 24 Toy Story 3 silly bandsFeatures six different shapes and six different colors randomly insertedMaterials: 100-percent siliconeColor: MulticoloredDimensions: 4 inches long x 4 inches tall x 1 inch wideRecommended for ages 3 and upCaution, item contains small parts that may present a choking hazard to small children. |
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This Is Silly! $6.66 A very silly boy takes us on very silly adventure where we meet very silly characters who run in silly circles, fly in silly skies, and walk in the silliest parade ever All in all, this is the silliest book you've ever seen and will be sure to leave the youngest children in silly gales of laughter as they, too, get silly. |
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First Of The Big Bands $20.99 Track Listing: 1. We're Gonna Make It, 2. Downside Upside Down, 3. Band of the Salvation Army Band, 4. Silly Boy, 5. Surrender Me, 6. Celebration, 7. I Been Lonely, 8. Shut Up, 9. Ballad of Mr. Giver, 10. Sloeback [Non-Album Single] |
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First of the Big Bands $12.99 Track Listing: 1. We're Gonna Make It, 2. Downside Upside Down, 3. Band of the Salvation Army Band, 4. Silly Boy, 5. Surrender Me, 6. Celebration, 7. I Been Lonely, 8. Shut Up, 9. Ballad of Mr. Giver |
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Bands $10 Bands - YC |
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Buddy Bands - Spooky Bands (Halloween)- 12 Pack 2X Double Wrap Bands $8.73 Buddy Bands - Spooky Bands - 12 Pack contains 6 exclusive Double Wrap bands that are twice as big and twice as cool as standard bands including - Haunted House Jack-o-Lantern (pumpkin) Ghost Black Cat Bat and Skeleton. These bands are also thicker and stronger than other bands with vibrant colors. Perfect for Trick or Treat gifts on Halloween! Collect'em Wear'em Share'em with your buddies! Check out other exclusive Buddy Bands including: Dragons Monsters Zodiac Signs Love Symbols Luck Charms Body Organs Flowers and Ancient Egypt. You'll love our 2X Double Wrap bands that are twice the size and twice as cool as standard bands! Also from Buddy Bands the Ultimate Collection I Mega Pack - containing 100 bands with 52 unqique shapes and 4 mystery bands. We've combined the most popular bands from eight different sets in one convenient package at a huge discount! (Compare with Silly Bandz Zany Bands Goofy Bands and Stretchy Shapes) |
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Silly Bandz Silly Dino Shapes - 24 pcs. $1.95 The 24-Pack Dinosaur Shapes include Stegosaurus, Velociraptor, Brontosaurus, Dilophosaurus, and other dino shapes.These colorful Rubber Bands are made of silicone and die molded in many different fun shapes. These rubber bands return to their original shape when you take them off. Pick from Zoo Animals, Pets, Rock Band, Sea Creatures, Princess. In one pack there is 24 assorted colors and shapes, Collect them, Wear them, or Trade them with friends. Type: Novelties & Gifts Gender: Unisex Age: Child |
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Silicon Monkeys Bands (Case of 144) $29.09 Collect them, wear them or trade with them with your friends. These silly silicon monkey shaped bands make a perfect accessory or party favor.Time to monkey aroundMix and match themNo matter how you stretch them they come back into shapeThese bands are made of 100-percent silicon to last longerFor ages 3 and upIndividual pack contains 12 bandsComes in master case of 12 packs of 12 bands (144 pieces total) |
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Silly Bandz - Huge Variety - Scented, Glow, and Regular - Rock Band $100 Silly Bandz are awesome! They come in a variety of colors and styles and kids of all ages 3 to 103 absolutely love them. Each pack of Silly Bandz include 12 pieces - You have choice of die-molded glowing or scented Silly Bandz! All are made of non-toxic silicone and you will absolutely love how these silly bands return to their original shape after being worn as a bracelet necklace or maybe even a pony-tail holder. That's right Silly Bandz can even be worn as a fashion accessory. These are just a few of the ways people are using Silly Bandz. |
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Silly Baby $10 Silly Baby |
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Silly Humans $10 Silly Humans |
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Silly Monkey $10 Silly Monkey |
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Silly Squirrel $6 Silly Squirrel |
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Silly Songs $9.99 Silly Songs |
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Silly Songs Bout Silly Stuff $5.99 Silly Songs Bout Silly Stuff |
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Buddy Bands - Dragons: 12 Pack 2X Double Wrap Bands - Tie Dye Colors $1000 Buddy Bands - Dragons - 12 Pack contains 6 exclusive unique shapes in brilliant tie dye colors including - Chinese Dragon Two-headed Dragon Draco Magnificent Dragon Fire Drake Camo Grunt. These 2X Double Wrap bands are twice as long and twice as cool as standard size bands. They are also thicker and stronger than other bands with vibrant tie-dye colors. Collect'em Wear'em Share'em with your buddies! (Compare with Silly Bandz Zany Bands Goofy Bands and Stretchy Shapes) |
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TY Beanie Silly Bandz 6 Pack Set Scary-Original-Pinky $13.78 This listing includesa set of all 6 available Bandz: Ty Beanie Bandz Scary Stuff, Beanie Boo, Collection #1, Pinky Pack, Original 9, and Chat Pack Rubber Silly Bands. |
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Silly Car Shaped Rubba Bandz (12 Pack) $2.99 Silly Car Shaped Rubba Bandz (12 Pack). This pack includes 12 of your favorite Car, Truck and race car shapes in assorted colors and styles! Rubberband Bracelets, sometimes referred to as Animal Rubber Bands and Animal Bracelets, are so much fun! You can Buy'em, Trade'em, Sell'em, Wear'em and Collect'em. You can even Give'em as gifts to your family, friends and co-workers. If you have children, they have probably heard about Silly Bandz or animal rubber bands and, most likely, you have too! These colorful rubber bands are made of silicone and die molded in many different fun shapes. These rubber bands return to their original shape when you take them off the item they're holding (or off of your wrist). Pick from zoo Animals, pets, fun shapes and many more! Best price and fastest turnaround on the web! Rubberband Bracelets can be traded, collected or worn as jewelry by students in Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School and High School. You can use them for whatever you use regular rubber bands for. Silly Bandz can even be worn as a fashion accessory. These are just a few of the ways people are using Silly Bandz. Have fun with them and flick them at your co-workers, trade them with your classmates, or collect them ALL for yourself. Be sure to grab your share of Rubberband Bracelets and have fun. |
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Silicon Tie Dye Angel Bands (Case of 144) $25.97 Collect them, wear them or trade with them with your friends. These silly silicon tie dye angel bands make a perfect accessory or party favor.Tie dyed for funMix and match themNo matter how you stretch them they come back into shapeThese bands are made of 100-percent silicon to last longerFor ages 3 and upIndividual pack contains 12 bandsComes in master case of 12 packs of 12 bands (144 pieces total) |
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Silicon Tie Dye Princess Bands (Case of 144) $20.66 Collect them, wear them or trade with them with your friends. These silly silicon tie dye princess bands make a perfect accessory or party favor.Tie dyed for funMix and match themNo matter how you stretch them they come back into shapeThese bands are made of 100-percent silicon to last longerFor ages 3 and upIndividual pack contains 12 bandsComes in master case of 12 packs of 12 bands (144 pieces total) |


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