~ Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday in October in Canada.
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~ Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey to be the official national bird of the United States of America.
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~ The ballroom dance known as the Turkey Trot was named for the short, jerky steps a turkey makes.
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~ At one time, the turkey and the bald eagle were each considered as the national symbol of America.
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~ Turkeys sometimes spend the night in trees.
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~ Domesticated turkeys cannot fly. Wild turkeys, however, can fly for short distances at speeds up to 55 miles per hour.
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Is there a Name for "that thing" that hangs off a turkey's neck? Or how did the turkey get its name? For links to more fun facts and fowl FAQ, visit this page!
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