The Thanksgiving Disaster That Most People Haven't Heard About
Few realize that one of the oldest rivalries in U.S. history is associated with one of the worst accidents in U.S. sporting history.
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The Ancient Origins Of Thanksgiving
The story of the first Thanksgiving is a controversial one, glossing over the darker aspects of colonists' interactions with Native Americans.
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How Turkey Became A Thanksgiving Tradition
Different things may come to mind for people when they think of Thanksgiving, but arguably all Americans think of turkey. Here's where the tradition started.
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The Woman Who Became The 'Mother Of Thanksgiving'
The woman who became the 'Mother of Thanksgiving' lobbied several sitting U.S. presidents to declare the fall feast an annual federal holiday.
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Why Do The Cowboys And Lions Always Play On Thanksgiving Day?
Football on Thanksgiving is tradition, as is the fact that the Lions and the Cowboys each play host on the day. This is why this is, and when it all began.
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Why Thomas Jefferson Refused To Participate In A Thanksgiving Tradition
Thomas Jefferson wasn't opposed to Thanksgiving for the food, the politics, or the history lesson the event portrayed. Here's the real reason.
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The Messed Up History Of Thanksgiving
A closer look at the the Pilgrims' situation in Plymouth and their relationship with the Native tribes reveals a much darker side to the modern American holiday
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How Thanksgiving In Canada Is Different Than In The U.S.
But though Thanksgiving is a revered holiday among many Americans, it is not solely an American holiday. Canada also celebrates.
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The History Of Pardoning The Thanksgiving Turkey Explained
Like the story of the Pilgrims and early colonists themselves, there are many different explanations of exactly why a sitting president pardons a turkey.
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The Real Reason We Eat Cranberry Sauce On Thanksgiving
Cranberry sauce has become just as vital of a tradition on a Thanksgiving table as the turkey itself, but how did this side dish earn its place?
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The Real Reason We Break The Wishbone On Thanksgiving
Traditions abound on Thanksgiving Day, from the time of the meal to the foods served. Ever wonder where that tradition about breaking the wishbone came from?
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The Real Reason Canada Celebrates Thanksgiving
Canada and the United States have their own Thanksgiving holidays. What is the difference between the two, and how did the Canadian Thanksgiving get started?
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The History Of Thanksgiving Day Football Games
Thanksgiving is the most American of the holidays, and every year for nearly a century, the holiday has included both a lot of food and football games.
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The First Thanksgiving Didn't Happen Like You Think
History is an evolving subject. New research, discoveries, and ways of viewing the facts give new perspectives on past events. Thanksgiving is no exception.
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This Is Where The First Thanksgiving Might Have Taken Place
As it turns out, the Massachusetts Pilgrims and their neighbors might not have been the first to celebrate Thanksgiving in what is now the United States.
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The Most Bizarre Thanksgiving Traditions
Not all Thanksgiving traditions have such a nostalgic feel to them. Some are just downright weird.
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The Untold Truth Of Thanksgiving
At its best, Thanksgiving is a reminder to think back on the things we love. At its worst, Thanksgiving is an excuse to eat just disgusting amounts of food.
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Thanksgiving Was Celebrated Twice In 1939 Due To A Confusing Change By Franklin Roosevelt
There are certain powers that come with the office of president of the United States, and then there are the gray areas of presidential authority.
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How Thanksgiving Turkey Trots Became So Popular
Working up an appetite at your area's local turkey trot and then treating yourself to a second serving of mashed potatoes at the Thanksgiving table? We get it.
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False Things About Thanksgiving Everyone Believes
Thanksgiving seems straightforward, but how much of the original Thanksgiving story is really true? Here are false things everyone believes about Thanksgiving.
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The Most Frightening Crimes That Happened On Thanksgiving
The most frightening crimes to ever take place on Thanksgiving often occur between family members and loved ones amid the holiday celebration.
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The Only Times The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Was Canceled
It might be an unofficial piece of American popular culture, but no less iconic for all of that: the annual Thanksgiving Day Parade hosted by Macy's.
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The Reason Performers Lip Sync During The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
The marching bands, the clowns, the dancers -- they're all engaged in their art, no apologies, during the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade. Do singers get a pass?
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Where The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons Are Kept All Year
Thanksgiving often means preparation ahead of time, both for families and for Macy's, the company that sponsors the annual Thanksgiving parade in New York.
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A Single Thanksgiving Game Allowed Randy Moss To Get Revenge And Become A NFL Legend
One of the key parts of Thanksgiving is sitting down to take in a football game. Here is the time Randy Moss got revenge while becoming an NFL legend.
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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Mishaps You Forgot About
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is one of the highlights of November for many people, right behind the culinary delights of Thanksgiving. But the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade hasn't always been a polished, smooth celebration. Here are Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade bloopers you forgot about.
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Things That Were Normal 100 Years Ago That Are Strange Now
Human beings are an ever-evolving species. But humans who lived 100 years ago would think the things we do are pretty strange and bizarre.
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'Starch Artist' Sculpts Mashed Potato Cybertruck At Thanksgiving
Greg Milano, a 30 year old real estate worker will never be more famous for his other accomplishments as he currently is for playing with his food. Milano took Twitter by storm over Thanksgiving weekend with his magnum opus: a Tesla Cybertruck made entirely of mashed potatoes.
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Lies They Taught You In School
Teachers, unfortunately, still manage to perpetuate a surprising amount of urban myths and misinformation. Here are some lies they taught you in school.
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The Untold Truth Of The Book Of Psalms
The cornerstone on which the Biblical poetry genre is built is likely the Book of Psalms, a collection of 150 texts, most of which are poems or songs (or both).
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