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What is the actual history of Thanksgiving? Does turkey really make you tired? And what’s the story with the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade? In this episode of The List Show, Erin (@erincmccarthy) debunks 18 Thanksgiving myths.
You’ll learn how to cook a turkey so you don’t make your guests sick, the number of calories in a turducken, and why the day after Thanksgiving is known as Black Friday.
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For more turkey-tastic Thanksgiving facts, read our article, 20 Thanksgiving Facts, covering the history of Thanksgiving and present-day thanksgiving trivia: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/517438/20-thanksgiving-facts-liven-your-meal
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You’ll learn how to cook a turkey so you don’t make your guests sick, the number of calories in a turducken, and why the day after Thanksgiving is known as Black Friday.
In case you forgot, The List Show is a trivia-tastic, fact-filled show for curious people. Subscribe here for new List Show episodes the first and third Wednesday of each month: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpZ5qUqpW4hW4zdfuBxMSJA?sub_confirmation=1
For more turkey-tastic Thanksgiving facts, read our article, 20 Thanksgiving Facts, covering the history of Thanksgiving and present-day thanksgiving trivia: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/517438/20-thanksgiving-facts-liven-your-meal
Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@MentalFloss?sub_confirmation=1
About Mental Floss:
Mental Floss is where curious people come for trivia-tastic information. Mental Floss produces lists of fun facts, debunks common misconceptions, and tells untold stories from history, science, culture and more.
Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com
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Facebook: https://facebook.com/mentalflossmagazine
Copyright Notice: This video and YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and images that are property of Mental Floss. You are authorized to share the video link and channel, and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to this YouTube Channel is provided.
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