According to popular legend, where did the male “tom” turkey get its name?
A. The popular Tom and Jerry Show.
B. Benjamin Franklin named it after Thomas Jefferson when he would not allow it to be the national bird.
C. A tom cat. Wild turkeys were just like wild cats back then. They would roam around and get into fights all the time.
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Yes, the answer is
B. Good old Franklin had a way of trying to make people feel inferior- although I doubt that TJ let it get to him. Anyway- aren't we glad the Bald Eagle won out?
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