271 million
Number of live turkeys raised in 2008, according to USDA estimates.
306 million
Current population of the United States.
13.3 pounds
Average amount of turkey consumed by each American in 2006.
64%
Increase in per-capita turkey consumption since 1980.
13%
Americans traveling 50-plus miles from home during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, according to AAA.
14%
Flights arriving late in Las Vegas or late from Las Vegas last Thanksgiving season (Nov. 21 to Nov. 25).
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