Much of the turkey’s early history is shrouded in uncertainty, historians and etymologists say — which is particularly true of how the bird got its name.
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Give thanks for the discounts: the feast will cost a little less this year
Shoppers can be thankful for discounts on turkey and stuffing this year. While overall grocery prices are up, this year’s Thanksgiving meal should cost a bit less than last year’s.
Posted inEnvironment, Possibly Podcast
Wild turkeys were locally extinct for decades. How did they come back?
Turkeys are more than just a Thanksgiving meal, they’re part of forest ecosystems across the country. In this episode of Possibly, we take a look at how they made a major comeback in New England after being driven to local extinction.


