The Answer Sheet: thanksgiving dinner


Posted at 12:07 PM ET, 11/25/2010

An education on Thanksgiving calories
By Valerie Strauss
This explains how quickly you can put on two pounds on Thanksgiving. Get educated on just how many calories are in all of that turkey and stuffing.

By Valerie Strauss  |  12:07 PM ET, 11/25/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:19 PM ET, 11/24/2010

Why we don't eat deer for Thanksgiving (the Pilgrims did)
By Valerie Strauss
When did Americans start eating turkey on the national holiday of Thanksgiving? It wasn't when, or for the reason, you probably learned in school.

By Valerie Strauss  |  02:19 PM ET, 11/24/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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