November 2025

It’s been 80 years since the simple falling-spring toy first hit Gimbels in Philadelphia. Created by engineer Richard James and championed by his wife, Betty, the first 400 sold out in just 90 minutes.

Today is all about turkey, touchdowns — and NOT talking politics with that one uncle. At least we can all agree on the superiority of side dishes.

The Lions and Cowboys host their annual Turkey Day games, a ritual dating back to 1934 (for Detroit) and 1966 (for Dallas). Today’s lineup? Packers @ Lions at 1 pm ET, Chiefs @ Cowboys at 3:30 pm CT, and Bengals @ Ravens at 8:20 pm ET. Pass the gravy — and the remote.

Today, the Grand Ole Opry — the longest-running live radio show in the U.S — is celebrating 100 years since its first broadcast on Nashville’s WSM. Look for anniversary performances and nods to the legends who built it.