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Advocate will help victims of juvenile offenders ... Pot buyer allegedly pulls gun and flees ... Volunteer award goes to Habitat for Humanity helper ... Advocate will help victims of juvenile offenders ... Pot buyer allegedly pulls gun and flees ... 17 things you never knew about turkeys By Laura Firszt MailTribune.com By Laura Firszt Posted Oct. 29, 2014 @ 8:44 am Updated Oct 29, 2014 at 9:41 AM By Laura Firszt Posted Oct. 29, 2014 @ 8:44 am Updated Oct 29, 2014 at 9:41 AM GHNS » Social News 1. Turkey is the star of Thanksgiving dinner for 88 percent of all Americans, who eat a total of 46 million of these tasty fowl on the fourth Thursday in November. Although Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving on the second Monday of October, they, too, tend to express their gratitude over a roast turkey, consuming more than 3 million whole birds as well as turkey products. 2. When raised for human consumption, turkeys themselves chow down on a diet of oilseeds like canola, corn and soya plus grains such as wheat and barley. They are allowed round-the-clock free access to their food and water. In the wild, turkeys munch grass, seeds, nuts, berries and — yum! — bugs. 3. The domesticated turkey most of us are familiar with descended from the wild turkey, a native of North America, thousands of years ago, and was originally domesticated in Mexico. 4. Wild turkeys are capable of short flights at an amazing 55 mph. In the evening, they will fly up into trees to take shelter, out of reach of predators, for the night. Due to modern-day breeding techniques, domesticated turkeys can't fly. Some can't even walk without falling over, because their overdeveloped breasts cause them to fall over. 5. Since baby turkeys — called “poults” — don't learn to fly until they are about two weeks old, their mothers spend the night on the ground, arming and protecting their young. 6. Mature turkeys have some 3,500 feathers, most of which go to compost after the birds are plucked. White feathers are especially desirable, since they do not leave any mark under the skin. 7. Male turkeys, or “toms,” are the only ones that gobble. Females (“hens”) cluck or chirp. Whichever gender it may be, each turkey has a distinctive voice that can be recognized by its fellows. 8. Male turkeys spread their handsome tail feathers in a display aimed at attracting a mate, similarly to peacocks. Females are much less impressively be-feathered; contrast their dowdy browns and grays with their mates’ reds, greens and coppers. 9. Lest you assume that turkeys are brazen showoffs, be aware that they can, and do, blush. The featherless skin on turkey's heads and necks is capable of turning red, white or blue in a tom or hen that is overcome by emotion. Fear, excitement, illness or romantic interest all may inspire this colorful reaction. 10. You’d think some turkey geniuses would have figured out what we humans really want from them and spread the word among their fellows. But despite its intelligence, the generous-spirited turkey remains sociable and even affectionate. 11. Benjamin Franklin, one of the best-known figures on the 18th-century Philadelphia landscape, was a fan of the turkey. He once wrote a letter to his daughter in which he called the turkey “a respectable bird” and went to some lengths to contrast it favorably with the bald eagle. 12. Turkey meat, especially from the breast, is low in fat yet high in protein. Dark meat has more iron, B vitamins and zinc, though. 13. If you don't get a chance to eat your fill of turkey at Thanksgiving and Christmas, you can still look forward to National Turkey Lover’s Month in June. 14. Conversely, if you're not a big fan of the gala gobbler, you might want to cook just a breast or a boneless roast rather than committing to a whole 20-pounder. 15. Thaw frozen turkey safely. Either leave it wrapped in the refrigerator for one day per every 4 pounds or immerse it in cold water, changing every half hour, for 30 minutes per pound. There are some new turkey products on the market that are designed to be cooked directly from the frozen state — read package directions carefully. 16. Are you tired of the traditional roast turkey and gravy? Try barbecuing, deep-frying or smoking your Thanksgiving bird instead. 17. Vegans don't have to give up their love of savory stuffing — some say it's the best part of the meal! — at holiday time. They can bake their favorite dressing mixture in squash or zucchini halves instead. Laura Firszt writes for networx.com. By Laura Firszt MailTribune.com By Laura Firszt Posted Oct. 29, 2014 @ 8:44 am Updated Oct 29, 2014 at 9:41 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. 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