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18 Thanksgiving Fun Facts You'll Actually Want to Share
How to Be a Grownup: A Humorous Guide for Moms, with CK & GK
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Thanksgiving is full of stories we think we know—but how much is actually true? Was the first Thanksgiving really just Pilgrims and turkey? Why do we pardon turkeys? And why do plumbers dread Black Friday more than any other day of the year? We're trading myths for facts and turning Thanksgiving trivia into stories you'll actually want to share at the table this year.
Don’t repeat Thanksgiving myths—hit subscribe and get the real stories, wild facts, and table-ready trivia that'll make you the most interesting person at dinner.
Note: This is a re-aired episode packed with Thanksgiving trivia and practical tips that never get old. Perfect listening while you're prepping, cooking, or hiding from family in the kitchen.
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Who Should Listen
This episode is for anyone who loves a good origin story, wants conversation starters that aren't about politics, and needs something entertaining to listen to while prepping for the holiday chaos.
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What You Get In This Episode
- The real story of the 1621 feast (shocker: it wasn't what you learned in elementary school)
- Presidential turkey drama involving a raccoon, pardons, and political theater
- The woman behind making Thanksgiving official (and her other famous work)
- Mind-blowing modern stats: millions of turkeys, pies, and jaw-dropping calorie counts
- Why plumbers consider Black Friday their Super Bowl
- Kitchen wisdom that'll save your disposal and your sanity
- Plus more table-ready trivia that'll make you the most interesting person at dinner
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Bios
Caitlin brings her signature blend of humor and practical advice to help overwhelmed moms navigate the challenges of adulting—including becoming the trivia queen of Thanksgiving dinner. With Jenny, who brings curiosity, laughs, and a willingness to admit when she guesses wrong.
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Sources & Mentions
- 50 Thanksgiving Trivia Questions and Answers to Impress All of Your Dinner Guests
- Sarah Josepha Hale
- 67 Thanksgiving trivia questions and answers to share at dinner
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Chapters
1. Warm Welcome And Holiday Vibes (00:00:00)
2. Kiwi Shoutout And Show Milestone (00:01:14)
3. Thanksgiving Trivia Begins (00:03:23)
4. First Thanksgiving And Wampanoag (00:08:47)
5. Raccoon Gifts And Turkey Pardons (00:12:22)
6. Turkeys, Pies, And Percentages (00:16:42)
7. Costs, Calories, And Leftovers (00:21:43)
8. Black Friday Plumbing And Kitchen Tips (00:24:51)
9. Sarah Josepha Hale And Holiday Origins (00:28:30)
10. Parades, Balloons, And Safety Temps (00:33:29)
11. Mayflower Celebrity Connections (00:37:35)
12. Break And Circle Time Return (00:38:48)
13. Trance Music And Focus Routines (00:40:11)
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