If you think you’re going to impress the family with that puny 25-pounder you’re planning to serve for Thanksgiving, think again. The world record for the heaviest turkey is 86 pounds. The turkey, named Tyson, was raised in England and auctioned off for charity in 1989 for nearly $7,000.
(Source: Guinness Book of World Records)
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