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30 Amazing Things We're Most Thankful for This Year

Two words: "Gilmore Girls."

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For most people, Thanksgiving means pumpkin pie, football and food babies. But it's also a time to give thanks for the wonderful things in life. Of course, family and friends top the list, but here's everything else we're grateful for this year — including the revival of one of the best TV shows of all time (you know you agree).

1

We learned how to pronounce "IKEA" (the right way).

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No, it's not "I-kee-ya." It's actually "ee-KAY-uh."

2

We can now get married at Walt Disney World.

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Talk about a true Cinderella moment.

3

We finally get to watch the "Gilmore Girls" revival.

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We know what we'll be doing (along with just about everyone else) the day after Thanksgiving: Binge watching Gilmore 

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4

We were introduced to Carmel M&Ms.

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According to Mars it took years to perfect this candy with a soft center — and we're confident it was more than worth the wait.

5

We heard Harry Potter yoga is a thing.

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And every yogi who attends receives their own wand.

6

We learned how to cook two dips at once.

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Meaning we no longer have to pick between spinach artichoke and queso

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7

We get to watch the "Anne of Green Gables" movie soon.

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You'll have to decide if you watch this or Gilmore Girls the day after Thanksgiving. Decisions, decisions. 

8

We saw inside Will and Kate's apartment.

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Let's just say they love lamps and dramatic curtains. And, oh yeah, the Obamas were there too.

9

We got to swoon over this "The Notebook"-themed photoshoot.

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The couple dressed up as Noah and Allie for their 57th wedding anniversary.

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10

We learned wine is good for your brain.

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According to science, wine experts have an acute sense of smell, along with a thicker brain, which prevents Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

11

We figured out how to get a song out of our heads.

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The answer: chewing bubble gum!

12

We got to watch the royals take on Canada.

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Even better: Will and Kate brought George and Charlotte along for the trip. Yes, adorableness ensued. 

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13

We were mesmerized by "Harry Potter" wand makeup brushes.

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They come in shapes that resemble Harry, Ron, Hermione, Albus and Voldemort's wands.

14

We heard healthier milk chocolate is coming.

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Which is the best news ever for those of us who just can't get behind healthier dark chocolate.

15

We found out what it's really like to be on "Fixer Upper."

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Yes, it really is as wonderful as it seems to work with Chip and Joanna Gaines.

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16

We got to try Hershey's birthday cake kisses.

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This is especially good news for those of us who don't like the fluffy stuff, but want to partake in the celebratory fun.

17

We found out where kids really get their intelligence.

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From their moms, of course (but we always knew that was the truth).

18

We saw fancy Crocs on the runway.

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Bad news for fashion, but good news for our comfort.

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19

We witnessed Kate Middleton bring the topsy tail back.

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Be still, our '90s hearts

20

We found a song that'll reduce anxiety by 65%.

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It's Marconi Union's Weightless and it's as soothing as music comes.

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