Daily Factoid

Talking Turkey

Only male turkeys (called toms) gobble, which is their way of saying, "Hey, lady turkey, check me out!" and also serves as a waring to other toms to stay away.

- The Old Farmer's Everyday Almanac Calendar; Thu 28 Nov 2013 

Short Term

The word "Cajun" came from an English pronunciation of the French word Cadien, a short form of Acadien.

- The Old Farmer's Everyday Almanac Calendar; Fri 29 Nov 2013