Thanksgiving isn't just about family, fun, and food—it's also the perfect time to hit pause on the end-of-year chaos, with projects and leads speeding through your CRM like a holiday rush. In celebration of everyone's second-favorite holiday, Super Easy CRM proudly presents the tastiest and most thought-provoking Thanksgiving quiz you'll find on the Internet (despite Google's latest updates doing their best to hide it).
1. What profession is in the highest demand on Thanksgiving?
2. In the United States of America, who made Thanksgiving a national holiday?
3. Which President was the first to pardon a Turkey during Thanksgiving?
4. True or False: A butterball hotline has been around since the 80s and exists to help cooks with their turkey.
5. How long was the original Thanksgiving?
6. Which one of these songs was originally written for Thanksgiving?
7. How many turkeys are eaten each year on Thanksgiving?
8. What organization played the first game of professional football on Thanksgiving?
Now that you've had your fill of trivia questions, keep on scrolling to enjoy some interesting, obscure facts all about the only holiday that encourages extreme gluttony.
Brown Friday - Plumbers often refer to the day after Thanksgiving as Brown Friday due to the plethora of plumbing issues that follow Turkey Day.
The Cranberry's Bounce Test - Only the bounciest cranberries make it to your Thanksgiving table. Farmers literally bounce them to check for ripeness—a cranberry that can't bounce is destined for another fate.
Jingle Bells, a Thanksgiving Anthem? - "Jingle Bells," the iconic Christmas tune, was originally written as a raucous song to celebrate Thanksgiving. Who knew sleigh rides and pumpkin pie had so much in common?
Pumpkin Pie Minus the Pie - Early settlers couldn't make crusts, so instead, they hollowed out pumpkins, filled them with milk, honey, and spices, and baked them directly over the coals. Pumpkin pie's humble beginnings were crustless.
Turkey Sleep Is a Myth - The turkey isn't to blame for your post-dinner coma. Tryptophan takes the fall, but it's actually the carb-heavy stuffing and pie that knock you out. Blame the mashed potatoes, not the bird.
Thanksgiving Dinner in Space - Astronauts aboard the International Space Station have celebrated Thanksgiving with thermostabilized turkey and vacuum-sealed sides. Eating in zero gravity adds a whole new dimension to the feast.
Frozen Turkeys in WWII - Frozen turkeys became a Thanksgiving staple during World War II as refrigeration technology advanced, allowing troops and civilians to enjoy poultry even far from the farm.
A Tale of Two Thanksgivings - In 1939, President Franklin D. Roosevelt moved Thanksgiving up a week to extend the holiday shopping season, but some states rebelled, sticking to the traditional date. The nation celebrated two Thanksgivings that year, dividing families and calendars.
Butterball Hotline Heroes - The Butterball Turkey Talk-Line saves the day for thousands of home cooks each year. Operators once even fielded a call from a man who used a chainsaw to carve his frozen turkey. (Spoiler: Don't do that.)
Macy's First Parade Animals - Before iconic balloons took flight, the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1924 featured live animals from the Central Park Zoo, including lions and bears—far more exciting than Snoopy.
I'm a huge productivity buff. I'm obsessed with being as efficient as possible so I can spend time where it really matters...with my family. Thanksgiving is the perfect time to slow down and spend time with the people you love the most. While you're barreling through the final tasks before you break for the holiday, consider taking the best productivity-focused tool on the market for a spin, Super Easy CRM. And if you're unsure if you need a CRM or a dedicated project management tool, take our productivity tool quiz to figure out the best product for your business.
Posted by: Matt Irving on 11/25/2024