State Stats
Cranberries were first cultivated in Massachusetts around 1815.
On the Run
Wild Turkeys can run at speeds of up to 25 mph.
Did You Know ?
Antarctica is the only continent on which pumpkins won't grow.
Back Then
In early colonial times, pumpkins were used as an ingredient for the crust of pies, not the filling.
Quotable
by Henry Van Dyke, American author and clergyman (1852-1933)
"Gratitude is a twofold love: love coming to visit us, and love running out to greet a welcome guest."
Famous First
The state of New York officially made Thanksgiving Day an annual custom in 1817.
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