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Grace demonstrates an infographic regarding side dishes for Thanksgiving.

A brief history of Thanksgiving foods

Cooper Hatsis, Reporter November 21, 2023

This Thursday, many Americans will come together to celebrate over a traditional Thanksgiving meal. From turkey to cranberries to pumpkin pie, there are certain food staples that seem synonymous with the...

Personas se disfrazaron de payasos y tiraron confeti a la cámara en el desfile del día de acción de gracias de Macy’s

Fracasos y estallidos del desfile del día de acción de gracias de Macy’s

Gracie Stephenson, Reporter November 21, 2023

Temprano en la mañana del cuarto jueves de noviembre, miles de personas marcharán por las calles de la ciudad de Nueva York en el segundo desfile más largo del Día de Acción de Gracias. Algunas personas...

Shawnee Sawyer and Bryce King of the Ogden Nature Center talk turkeys for Wild Wednesday on Nov. 23. (Ben Brandley / The Signpost)

The truth behind turkeys

Ben Brandley November 28, 2016

Wild turkeys can fly. A young female turkey is called a jenny and a group of turkeys are called a gang.Male turkeys can change the color of their head based on their mood.These are some of the facts about...

Start with baking potatoes to make the best creamy mashed potatoes. (Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Science Weekly: Taste with your brain, not your tongue

Kellie Plumhof December 17, 2015

With Thanksgiving approaching it's no surprise that food is on many our minds. Those gathered around the table on Thursday will taste food that is sweet, salty and everything in between. It has...

Science behind the turkey dinner

November 25, 2014

Not everyone knows that there is a science behind one of the biggest holidays in the U.S. When it comes to the choices between white meat and dark meat, most people prefer white meat. In response to...

Thanksgiving leftovers reimagined

November 15, 2014

Turkey and stuffing and green beans! Oh my! With all the holiday feasts coming up, there’s bound to be more than just a few bowls and plates full of leftovers floating around. While warmed up mashed...

Turkey doesn't cause after-dinner tiredness

November 20, 2012

Most Weber State University students have heard of the sleepiness experienced after eating turkey on Thanksgiving day, but whether or not this can be attributed to the turkey alone is a debated subject. Carlee...

Abstract Academic: In which the turkey defends his right not to be eaten

November 20, 2012

Greetings, friends, ladies and gentle-creatures of the Grand Forest Council. Chairman Raccoon, Vice President Spotted Owl and Secretary Ground Squirrel, I thank you for putting off more popular issues...

Thanksgiving Traditions

November 22, 2011

Many Americans look forward to the last Thursday of November for their Thanksgiving meal to bring them together with their families. Families travel far and wide to be with relatives for this day. They...

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