Elizabeth Heiskell's grandmother came up with a clever solution to deal with a turkey that was cooking far too quickly: she stuffed it in a pillowcase. Her granddaughter says it works.

Can cats eat turkey? The short answer is yes. As obligate carnivores, meat should form the majority of a cat's diet. So turkey can definitely become part of your feline's meal times; although, there are some safety considerations to take note of before you go ahead and serve up the bird.

Every holiday season, fire departments across the U.S. release safety videos showing the dangers of deep-frying a turkey.