Fun Facts About Thanksgiving Including How Long Can You Store the Leftovers
Four times as many home cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving than on a typical day. The average American will consume 3,000 calories and 86 grams of fat during their Thanksgiving…
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(Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)Four times as many home cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving than on a typical day.
The average American will consume 3,000 calories and 86 grams of fat during their Thanksgiving dinner. That's the equivalent of 16 slices of pepperoni pizza.
A 150-pound person can burn 325 calories by doing 90 minutes of shopping on Black Friday.
The average American family six days to polish off their Thanksgiving leftovers.
66% of people think phones should be banned during a holiday dinner.
85% of people are most thankful for the health of their family.
Tips For Thanksgiving Leftovers according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Turkey - Lasts four days in the fridge; four months in the freezer. Best stored by cutting into small pieces and keeping in small containers
Gravy - Lasts four days in the fridge; four months in the freezer. Best reheated by bringing to a rolling boil. Cover to heat
Cranberry Sauce - Lasts seven to ten days in the fridge. Freezing not recommended
Potatoes and Yams - Lasts four days in the fridge; two months in the freezer
Stuffing - Lasts four days in the fridge; three months in the freezer
Pies - Best stored at room temperature for up to two days. Can be stored in the fridge loosely covered for two additional days
All Leftovers - Refrigerate within two hours at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Reheat to 165 degrees Farenheit
