Did the Trump Administration Take Land from the Tribe That Welcomed the Pilgrims?
The Department of the Interior reversed an Obama-era decision to put Mashpee Wampanoag land in federal trust.
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Did Trump Mock Trudeau for Celebrating Thanksgiving Six Weeks Early?
In the spirit of bipartisanship and good foreign relations, there's always room for two Thanksgivings.
Margarine vs. Butter: What’s Better?
We compiled a comparison chart for various brands of margarine as they were then formulated.
How Do Traditions Today Compare to the First Thanksgiving?
An examination of some common beliefs around the Thanksgiving holiday.
Did President Bush Pose with a Plastic Turkey?
A photograph taken while the President visited U.S. troops in Iraq on Thanksgiving in 2003 was mistaken for a cynical stunt.
How Did ‘Black Friday’ Get Its Name?
Use of the term 'Black Friday' to describe the day after Thanksgiving did not originate with accounting practices or slavery.
Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamation?
George Washington was the first United States president to issue a Thanksgiving proclamation.
Did Julia Child Drop a Turkey on the Floor and Cook It Anyway?
She did drop a food item once, then picked it up and continued cooking it, but it wasn't turkey.
Unbelievable Turkey Stories to Share at Your Thanksgiving Table
We will always be thankful for this compendium of Thanksgiving turkey humor.
Crazy Thanksgiving Fails Answered by the Turkey Hotline
Not every aspiring Thanksgiving cook knows how to properly roast a turkey.
Did the Turkey Pardon Begin with President Truman?
The presidential practice of pardoning a live turkey before Thanksgiving is a fairly recent tradition.
Does Eating Turkey Make You Sleepy?
There are plenty of reasons for feeling lethargic after a big meal.
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Was a Florida Man Arrested for Tranquilizing and Raping Alligators in the Everglades?
Drugging up and performing sex acts on dangerous reptiles is probably not an advisable means for getting one's kicks.
Did Pelosi Use $15,000 Worth of Pens to Sign Articles of Impeachment?
The tradition of using multiple pens to sign important legislation, and then giving those pens to the people involved, has been practiced by politicians for decades.
Will Aaron Hernandez’s Family Receive $15 Million from the NFL?
Aaron Hernandez's conviction could be vacated under the obscure legal doctrine of abatement ab initio, but that won't necessarily entitle his family to millions of dollars.
Is the EPA Allowing for the Approval of New Asbestos-Containing Products?
The Environmental Protection Agency will be allowing for potential new uses of asbestos, while limiting the scope of studies that assess its risk.
Was Rapper YNW Melly Stabbed to Death in Prison?
Rumors of the rapper's demise spread in December 2019 after posts on "prank" news websites.