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| Happy Thanksgiving! |
1. The United States is not the only country that observes the Thanksgiving holiday. Canada does as well, and even some countries outside of North America observe it.
2. 1619 marked the first known celebration of Thanksgiving in what is now the United States. Specifically, in what is now known as Virginia.
3. It is recorded that one pound of turkey per person is the needed amount for a Thanksgiving meal.
4. According to the USDA, more than 46 million turkeys are eaten on Thanksgiving Day.
5. 67 million cans of cranberry sauce are sold between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
