Turkeys Can’t Fly Myth
The idea that Turkeys can’t fly is a myth. Wild turkeys can fly in short bursts and actually will roost in trees at night. That said, while domestic turkeys can fly in theory, they are typically too heavy to fly in practice.
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a holiday celebrated in the United States and Canada to give thanks for the harvest and to generally be grateful. The holiday is celebrated in other parts of the world as well and is typically celebrated on a different date depending upon the country. In the United States of America thanksgiving takes place on the fourth Thursday in November.
Factoids tagged with "Thanksgiving"
Tryptophan in Turkey Makes you Sleepy Myth
Tryptophan in turkey has a relaxing effect and contributes to sleepiness, but it is overeating and related chemical effects that make you sleepy on Thanksgiving.
Only Male Turkeys Gobble Myth
Male “tom” turkeys and female “hen” turkeys both “gobble”, but typically male turkeys “gobble” and female turkeys “yelp”.
Jingle Bells Was Written as a Christmas Song Myth
Jingle Bells may be one of the best known Christmas songs, but it was actually published in 1857 as a Thanksgiving song titled “One Horse Open Sleigh”.