Who Knew Facts

Thanksgiving 2011

2011-11-21T19:47:00.001-08:00

In the United States, about 280 million turkeys are sold for the Thanksgiving celebrations each year.

The average American eats somewhere between 16 - 18 pounds of turkey each year

Californians are the largest consumers of turkey in the United States.

Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November in the United States.

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Leading pumpkin producer

2011-10-30T17:10:00.000-07:00

Leading pumpkin producer

Illinois is the leading pumpkin producing state and is estimated to grow 427
million pounds of pumpkins.

First State to recognize Christmas was Alabama

2010-12-13T06:31:00.000-08:00

Alabama was the first state to recognize Christmas as an official holiday. This tradition began in 1836.

Hot Cockles - Game

2010-12-12T06:29:00.000-08:00

Hot cockles" was a popular game at Christmas in medieval times. It was a game in which the other players took turns striking the blindfolded player, who had to guess the name of the person delivering each blow. "Hot cockles" was still a Christmas pastime until the Victorian era.

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Moths

2010-12-11T06:26:00.000-08:00

Did you know moths are not really attracted to light? Moths fly towards the blackest point which is behind the light. Who knew?

Spider and Web

2010-12-10T06:32:00.000-08:00

An artificial spider and web are often included in the decorations on Ukrainian Christmas trees. A spider web found on Christmas morning is believed to bring good luck. (I hope we all find one on our Christmas tree this year) Who know?

Rats

2010-12-10T06:24:00.000-08:00

Did you know that a rate can last longer without water than a camel? Who knew

Eating out is it worth the money?

2010-10-12T06:28:00.000-07:00

Did you know that for every dollar you spend on a meal eating out, you get .27 cents of food. Who new! ( That should be an incentive to cook more meals at home.)

Big Mac Bun - Who Knew Fact

2010-06-22T19:09:00.000-07:00

On average there are 178 sesame seeds on a Big Mac bun - who would take the time to count?
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Tootsie Roll

2010-06-17T11:39:00.000-07:00

Tootsie Roll

The recipe used to produce America's first wrapped penny candy is still the same over 100 years later. Millions of these chocolate Minni's are produced each day. When it comes to chewy chocolate candy, nothing beats the taste of a Tootsie Roll! Who New!