Thanksgiving Day by the numbers: 10 mind-stuffing facts

Data from the Census and other sources provide some numerical insights into Thanksgiving, arguably the most cherished national holiday.

672,370 tons

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Green beans and apples for sale at the Farmers Market in Washington, this month. This year, 672,370 tons of green beans were contracted for production, the USDA estimates.

That's how many tons of green beans were contracted for production in the US this year, the US Department of Agriculture estimates.

Wisconsin is the leading green-bean-producing state – 309,010 tons. Many Americans include a green bean casserole on their Thanksgiving table.

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