5 Fun Ideas to Discuss at Your Thanksgiving Table
For moments when you may need to change the subject.
Thanksgiving isn’t just about turkey and pumpkin pie—it’s also a perfect time to share interesting stories with friends and family. This year, bring a little science, nature and intrigue to the table with these five fascinating conversation starters.
What would happen if you went skydiving on Venus?
Have some daredevils in your family? If skydiving has been checked off their bucket list here on Earth, you may want to warn them not to take their ambitions to other planets.
The surface of Venus is comparable to the bottom of Earth’s oceans with one major difference: Venus has the hottest planetary surface in the solar system. Learn more about Venus here.
Some cheeses are at risk of going extinct.
With a table full of delicious food, you’re bound to have some cheese-lovers in the crowd. Hopefully they won’t be too disappointed to discover that some of their favorite iconic French cheeses may be in danger of going extinct.
You produce a special kind of fat in the winter.
Have you ever wondered why the first cold day of fall feels so much colder than a day with the exact same temperature at the end of the winter? Drop some facts about how our bodies help us get through the cold winter months.
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The whale’s closest living relative may surprise you.
Make this into a fun guessing game. The person who guesses which animal whales are most closely related to gets a prize!
Why does the sky change colors at sunset?
Have you noticed that winter sunsets tend to be the most vibrant? There’s a reason for that. Wow the crowd with this fun fact.
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Happy Thanksgiving from the NOVA family to yours.