William Lawrence Omnibit 11-23-17

Tom Turkey Explained — No Miranda, Benjamin Franklin didn’t make “tom” the appellation for male turkey to get back at Thomas Jefferson for winning the debate about what should be our national bird.

“Tom” has long been a word for male of the species i.e. tom cat.

It’s a good story though.

Tom Turkey Explained — William Lawrence Omnibit 11-23-17

Tom Turkey Explained -- No Miranda, Benjamin Franklin didn't make "tom" the appellation for male turkey to get back at Thomas Jefferson for winning

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