Why is a turkey a turkey?
The turkey was named for what was wrongly thought to be its country of origin.
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When & where did farming begin?
The roots of farming began in the areas of present day Turkey and the Middle East about 10,000 years ago. Over 80 percent of mankind's diet is provided by the seeds of less than a dozen plant species.
Which country grows the most sweet cherries?
Turkey grows the most sweet cherries in the world.
Where was Saint Nicholas from?
Saint Nicholas was a 4th-century bishop of Myra, in what is now Turkey.