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Gobble Gobble!
Yes, I know that I live in London but that doesn’t mean I can’t make like a pilgrim and invite the natives to my house on Thursday, does it? So the turkey is on order (because there are NO Butterballs at my grocery store), the Libby’s pumpkin cans are in my cupboard and I’m gearing up for a grand holiday with my family and friends. I know you are all busy, so I won’t keep you long this week. And rather than regale you with tales of my hilarious children, confess my maternal shortcomings, or preach to you about health and safety, I’m going to give you: Thanksgiving. Doctor Style. Fun facts to share with your family between mouthfuls of green bean casserole and Turducken!
Does your family engage in the old tradition of pulling on the Wishbone a few days after the holiday? Also known as the “Thanksgiving Bone” or the “pulley bone,” the wishbone is actually the bird’s collarbone. It’s called the clavicle in humans.
The average Thanksgiving meal is over 3000 calories. It takes an excess of 3500 calories to make you gain a pound. Guten Appetit!
Undercooked turkey can give you salmonella poisoning. Salmonella causes diarrhea in most people but can cause serious illness in the young, the old or those with poor immune systems. Oh, and nearly 100% of all domestic reptiles also carry salmonella. Just in case you were thinking of buying your kid a turtle for Christmas.
The heaviest turkey ever raised was 86 pounds. The average 4 year old weighs 40.
The pilgrims didn’t have forks. Which means my kids would be right at home, shoveling in their food with their fingers!
A toddler can drown in an inch of water in a bucket. A turkey can drown in a rainstorm by looking up. Who knew?
And finally, a human head has between 100,000 and 150,000 hairs on it. A mature turkey has 3500 feathers. Which, coincidentally, is how many calories you just ate!
Happy (and safe!) Thanksgiving, everyone!
The information herein is not intended to replace the services of trained health professionals, or be a substitute for medical advice. You are advised to consult with your health care professional with regard to matters relating to health, and in particular regarding matters that may require diagnosis or medical attention.
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