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7 fact-checked facts about tailgating and game-day cookouts, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.

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The basics

Where does a traditional tailgate party usually take place?

AnswerIn a stadium parking lot before a game

Fans gather around the open tailgates of their vehicles in stadium lots to eat before the game.

In cornhole, how many points does a bag that goes through the hole score?

Answer3

A bag in the hole scores 3 points and a bag resting on the board scores 1.

Going deeper

What internal temperature does the USDA recommend for cooked ground beef burgers?

Answer160°F (71°C)

USDA guidance is to cook ground beef to 160°F; whole cuts like steaks can be 145°F with a rest.

How long is an American football field between the goal lines?

Answer100 yards

The field is 100 yards between goal lines; each end zone adds 10 yards for 120 in total.

Which browning reaction gives grilled meat much of its savory flavor?

AnswerMaillard reaction

The Maillard reaction between amino acids and sugars creates hundreds of flavor compounds in browned food.

Expert level

In regulation cornhole, how far apart are the front edges of the two boards?

Answer27 feet

Regulation cornhole sets the boards' front edges 27 feet apart.

What is it called when a ball carrier is tackled in their own end zone, giving the other team 2 points?

AnswerA safety

A safety awards 2 points to the defense and they also receive the ball on a free kick.

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