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Record US Retail Sales On Black Friday

Posted Sun Nov 27, 2011 05:03 AM ET   |   0

Despite the sluggish economy, retail sales on Black Friday hit a new record. Read more

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Pepper Spray and Stampedes -- Must Be Black Friday

Posted Fri Nov 25, 2011 02:17 PM ET   |   0

As shop doors opened across the country, a few shoppers were a little too eager to find "that" bargain. Read more

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Thanksgiving in Space? Five-Year-Old Turkey

Posted by  Irene Klotz  Wed Nov 23, 2011 09:48 AM ET   |   0

Long duration missions to Mars means food that can last for five years. Creating that has not been an easy mission for NASA. Read more

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Edible Insects: Getting to the Good Stuff

Posted Tue Nov 22, 2011 11:15 AM ET   |   0

If you want to try something new for Thanksgiving, add some insects to the meal. Read more

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5 Techs that Kept the Pilgrims Alive

Posted Tue Nov 22, 2011 09:00 AM ET   |   0

The pilgrims faced huge odds, but thanks to technology, more than half of the colony survived the first year. Read more

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What Your Turkey Ate

Posted by  Jennifer Viegas  Tue Nov 22, 2011 07:41 AM ET   |   0

The common supermarket turkey's diet is now carefully calculated to offer the most bang for the buck. Read more

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Thanksgiving 2050: Feast or Famine?

Posted by  Tim Wall  Mon Nov 21, 2011 04:59 PM ET   |   0

Depending on how the world uses available crops, there are two possible futures. Read more

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Thanksgiving's Cultural Cousins

Posted by  Tim Wall  Mon Nov 21, 2011 02:21 PM ET   |   0

Thanksgiving is hardly the only autumn festival celebrating family and the Earth's bounty. Read more

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Thanksgiving Meat May Promote Caveman Behaviors

Posted by  Jennifer Viegas  Thu Nov 25, 2010 05:00 PM ET   |   0

Looking at turkey meat could have a calming effect, a trait likely passed down from our prehistoric ancestors. Read more

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Could Climate Change Ruin Thanksgiving Dinner?

Posted by  Jennifer Viegas  Wed Nov 24, 2010 07:00 AM ET   |   0

Warmer temperatures will affect just about everything you'll find on the dinner table this Thanksgiving. Read more

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Turkey Science: Achieving a Perfect Bird

Posted by  Emily Sohn  Tue Nov 23, 2010 09:52 AM ET   |   0

There are plenty of ways to cook your Thanksgiving bird, but the key scientific consideration is moisture. Read more

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Why? Tell Me Why!: Turkey Eggs [VIDEO]

Posted Mon Nov 22, 2010 03:00 AM ET   |   0

Gobble, Gobble... This week Kasey-Dee Gardner finds out why although we eat turkeys on Thanksgiving, why we never see their eggs in the store. Watch video

Why? Tell Me Why!: Turkey Eggs
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Your Wacky Turkey Day Traditions

Posted Tue Nov 9, 2010 12:17 PM ET   |   0

We're asking readers to share their favorite, quirky, odd and just plain ol' traditional Thanksgiving traditions. Here's what YOU had to say about everything from how to cook a turkey to what to do with Thanksgiving leftovers. Read more

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Turkey Day Traditions

Posted Mon Nov 8, 2010 03:50 PM ET

You know that Thanksgiving includes turkeys, stuffing and cranberry sauce, but there's more to the story -- and the science-- behind the tradition. Isn't it time you learned more about one of the most beloved (and delicious!) holidays? Read more

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Pocahontas' Wedding Site Found

Posted by  Liz Day  Wed Oct 27, 2010 10:47 AM ET   |   0

Archaeologists believe they have finally discovered the Jamestown church where a 19-year-old Pocahontas married her tobacco farmer husband. Read more

Pocahontas' Wedding Site Found
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